Sr. Environmental Engineer, Business Operations

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer to support Business Operations with company-wide environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance while enabling aggressive timelines.

You will develop and audit SWPPP/SPCC plans, coordinate permitting, work with regulators and engineering teams, and lead multi-site environmental initiatives, traveling up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design, development and execution of environmental compliance programs.
• Experience with multi-site operations and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations across the United States.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with rigorous timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at the company.
• Serve as SME for site environmental partners.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA/state).
• Track and interpret new environmental laws; provide guidance to management.
• Perform environmental audits and maintain compliance calendars and tracking software.
• Coordinate permitting and environmental testing; review reports.
• Assist EHS team with site compliance and maintain regulator relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the organization.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (environmental)

Environmental engineering emphasis

Tools

SWPPP

BMPs

SPCC

Industrial wastewater permitting

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, BUSINESS OPERATIONS

The Sr. Environmental Engineer will support the Business Operations team in developing and managing organization-wide environmental programs. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling the company operational targets to meet aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at the company

• Serve as a subject matter expert for site specific environmental partners

• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, and state programs

• Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management

• Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

• Audit and maintain the compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

• Audit site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)

• Audit site hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals

• Audit site industrial wastewater discharge permit including updates and regulatory submittals

• Responsible for hazardous waste compliance and regulatory reporting

• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities

• Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators

• Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

• Experience working multi-site operations

• Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance

• Strong knowledge of EPA and statewide environmental regulations spanning the United States

• Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation

• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solution

• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies

• Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently

• Ability to work independently and respond at short notice

• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires up to 25% travel to other the company sites as needed

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.

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