Senior Environmental Permit & Compliance Engineer

InvestedintheMission; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to lead site-specific air permitting strategies and to interpret and apply federal and state regulations across multiple sites.

The role requires a strong background in the Clean Air Act, PSD and Title V permits, and the ability to guide engineering teams through complex regulatory programs while maintaining positive relationships with regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 12+ years in design, development, and oversight of EHS disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site-specific air permitting strategies.
• Assist in planning for changes in facilities or new construction with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as SME on Clean Air Act and regulations; interpret and apply requirements across jurisdictions.
• Track and interpret new federal/state air regulations and provide guidance to engineering teams.
• Conduct internal air compliance audits and support regulatory inspections across sites.
• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and testing; review reports.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Cross-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to lead site-specific air permitting strategies and to interpret and apply federal and state regulations across multiple sites.

The role requires a strong background in the Clean Air Act, PSD and Title V permits, and the ability to guide engineering teams through complex regulatory programs while maintaining positive relationships with regulators.