Sr. Environmental Engineer, Business Operations

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer to support the Business Operations team in developing and managing organization-wide environmental programs.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and collaboration with engineering across the company. The ideal candidate will lead audits, maintain compliance calendars, and coordinate permitting and testing with contractors in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental and regulatory compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve environmental programs at the company.
• Serve as SME for site specific environmental partners.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, state, and local regulations.
• Track, review, and interpret new environmental laws; advise management.
• Perform environmental audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Audit and maintain the compliance calendar and tracking software.
• Audit SWPPP, SPCC, hazardous materials, and wastewater permits; ensure regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing.
• Assist EH&S team with site operational compliance as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulators and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the organization.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Audit & reporting

Regulatory liaison

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (environmental)

Tools

SWPPP knowledge

SPCC plans

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Level 3: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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