Environmental Engineer

SpaceX
McGregor, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mid-level environmental professionals who manage compliance programs and navigate complex regulatory frameworks in a manufacturing setting, specifically within Texas.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level professionals with experience managing compliance programs in Texas manufacturing environments
    — “Develop, implement and improve environmental programs at SpaceX’s McGregor, TX location
  • Candidates with a track record of interpreting and applying environmental regulations to practical solutions
    — “Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions
  • Individuals who can maintain strong relationships with engineering teams and regulatory agencies
    — “Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators

Things to consider

  • This role requires relocation to McGregor, TX if not already local
    — “This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, TX area
  • Candidates must be eligible for ITAR authorizations, which limits international applicants
    — “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

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Texas-specific environmental regulations and permits in your resume and interview responses
    — “Texas regulatory and environmental compliance experience
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with contractors and manage multiple projects simultaneously
    — “Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing
  • Showcase your communication skills with technical data interpretation and regulatory guidance
    — “Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation.
  • Demonstrate your experience with stormwater compliance and SWPPP development
    — “Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance
  • Position yourself as a proactive compliance specialist with a focus on continuous improvement
    — “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
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Maintained compliance with all applicable environmental regulations
  • Developed and implemented environmental programs
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or engineering5+ years of environmental compliance experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory AuditingHazardous Materials ManagementStormwater Pollution PreventionTitle V PermittingSwppp DevelopmentEnvironmental Reporting

Preferred

Texas Regulatory ExperienceEPA ComplianceCerclaRCRADOT

Stack & domain

EPATCEQCerclaRCRADOTSwpppTitle V PermitCommunicationTeamworkEnvironmental ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Develop, implement and improve environmental programs at SpaceX’s McGregor, TX location

Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, TCEQ, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable Texas and federal regulatory agencies

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

Operate and maintain the hazardous materials management plan, compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial waste discharge permits

Maintain Title V Permit and recordkeeping requirements

Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD

Responsible for hazardous waste, reporting and materials compliance under TCEQ and EPA and Tier II/TRI 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

Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements

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

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

Experience in environmental field with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Texas regulatory and environmental compliance experience

Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges

Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance

Experience with following agencies: EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT

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 solutions

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

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:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the McGregor, TX area

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.  

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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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