Environmental Specialist

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the environmental team. The role focuses on due diligence, ecological assessments, and compliance in a high-throughput manufacturing setting, collaborating with Environmental Engineers on permitting and inspections.

The position covers field surveys, data processing, and reporting for air, stormwater, and waste programs, with involvement in land development and expansion projects. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in environmental field work, sampling, data gathering/processing, or compliance support in an industrial, construction, or land-development setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related environmental field is preferred (see education).
• Experience with air emission inventories, Tier II data, and NPDES/TPDES programs is advantageous.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESAs and wetland/species assessments is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of EPA Clean Water Act / NPDES and Texas water quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own ESA (Phase I & Phase II) for pre-construction due diligence and coordinate site surveys and data handoff.
• Support field crews and consultants with ESA reports, wetland delineations, and habitat evaluations.
• Prepare and review data tables, maps, lab packages, and submission records across air, stormwater, and waste programs.
• Own stormwater construction inspections and assist with regulatory reporting to ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinate with Environmental Specialists and engineers for regulatory inspections and information requests.

Skills

Environmental field work

Data gathering/processing

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil/chemical engineering, environmental science/studies, biology, ecology, geology, environmental management, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS or mapping tools

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

This role will work within the environmental team to develop and maintain due diligence and ecological assessment programs at SpaceX’s Bastrop, TX site. Additionally, this specialist will work in a cross functional setting alongside Environmental Engineers to help manage and maintain proper compliance in a high-throughput mass manufacturing environment. This includes work in, but not limited to, construction inspections, air emission inventories, and community right to know. Additionally, the specialist will assist in assessment and permitting plans for upcoming land, construction, and expansion efforts to ensure we meet critical deadlines and remain compliant with current and incoming requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own environmental site assessments (ESA) (Phase I & Phase II) for pre-construction due diligence, including greenfield and brownfield land integration, if applicable: coordinate field surveys, sampling, and data handoff so newly acquired parcels can be brought into the common development without delaying construction
• Support consultants and contractors in the field and on data packages for ESA reports, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, habitat evaluations, and related ecological studies as facility/construction layouts change and expansion efforts progress; collect and process field data that engineers use to set constraints for design and construction teams
• Prepare or review data tables, maps, lab packages, and draft report inputs; quality-check field and lab data; archive field and process notes, maps, and submission records across air, stormwater, and waste programs
• Own stormwater construction inspections and support environmental engineers in various environmental compliance requirements, such as air emission inventories, tier 2, and annual waste summary data gathering and processing to ensure reporting is completed on time so that site remains in compliance
• Work with other Environmental Specialists to ensure field programs remain in compliance, work with environmental engineers when preparing for regulatory stakeholder inspections and information requests

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in environmental field work, sampling, environmental data gathering/processing, or compliance support in an industrial, construction, or land-development setting
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil/chemical engineering, environmental science/studies, biology, ecology, geology, environmental management, or related/equivalent field
• 5+ years supporting due diligence, ecological assessments, or environmental compliance in industrial construction or high-throughput manufacturing
• Experience supporting air emission inventories, community right-to-know / Tier II data gathering, or construction stormwater inspection documentation
• Experience with GIS or mapping tools for wetland, habitat, and REC data layers used by design and construction teams
• Strong knowledge of EPA Clean Water Act / NPDES, TCEQ TPDES industrial stormwater and wastewater programs, SWPPP/BMP practices, and related Texas water quality requirements
• Good understanding of one or more governing programs and policies such as the clean water act, TCEQ TPDES, NEPA, and EPCRA programs
• Working knowledge of Phase I/II environmental site assessments, CERCLA/due diligence practice, wetlands/species field methods, and related Texas (TCEQ/TPWD) requirements
• Experience sustaining construction inspections, stormwater sampling, and discharge data quality under multi-shift operations, outdoor industrial activity, frequent site layout/process changes, and variable production rates

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].