Sr. Environmental Engineer

SpaceX
Starbase, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level environmental engineers with air permitting expertise working in dynamic manufacturing environments requiring on-site presence.

Best fit for

  • Experienced air permitting specialists familiar with Texas regulations
    — “Track record of successful permitting execution at complex sites
  • Regulatory experts who can translate complex rules into operational guidance
    — “interpret and apply requirements across jurisdictions
  • Collaborative professionals comfortable interfacing with multiple engineering teams
    — “work well in an integrated collaborative team environment

Things to consider

  • Mandatory relocation to Texas with no remote work option
    — “require relocation to a Texas SpaceX facility
  • Extended hours and weekend work periodically required
    — “ability to work extended hours and weekends
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to ITAR
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific experience with Subpart KKKKa compliance
    — “NSPS (particularly Subpart KKKKa)
  • Showcase multi-state regulatory coordination experience
    — “application of rules and regulations across multiple facilities or states
  • Highlight successful regulator relationship building
    — “maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • developed air permitting strategies
  • conducted compliance audits
  • maintained positive regulatory relationships
Typical background
environmental engineeringregulatory compliance

Skills & requirements

Required

Air PermittingRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental EngineeringCommunication

Preferred

Emissions CalculationsAir Dispersion ModelingClean Air Act

Stack & domain

Air PermittingClean Air ActFederal And State Air RegulationsRegulatory ComplianceAir Compliance AuditsEnvironmental TestingEnvironmental FieldEnvironmental ComplianceEmissions CalculationsAir Dispersion ModelingCompliance StrategiesEnvironmental EngineeringNspsNeshapPsdTitle V Operating PermitsEnvironmental ManagementEnvironmental RegulationsEnvironmental Compliance ProgramsEnvironmental FieldworkEnvironmental Data AnalysisEnvironmental Data InterpretationEnvironmental Regulations ApplicationEnvironmental Compliance SolutionsEnvironmental Compliance StrategiesEnvironmental Compliance AuditsEnvironmental Compliance TestingEnvironmental Compliance ReportingEnvironmental Compliance RecordsEnvironmental Compliance ContractorsEnvironmental Compliance RelationshipsEnvironmental Compliance LeadershipEnvironmental Compliance CommunicationEnvironmental Compliance CollaborationEnvironmental Compliance EfficiencyEnvironmental Compliance PrioritizationEnvironmental Compliance Continuous ImprovementLeadershipInfluenceCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkPrioritizationTechnical CommunicationStrategic ThinkingCross-team ImprovementsProcess ImprovementRepresentationStandards Bodies

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.

SR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Develop and execute site-specific air permitting strategies at SpaceX sites

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

Serve as a subject matter expert on the Clean Air Act and applicable federal and state air regulations; interpret and apply requirements across jurisdictions

Track, review, and interpret new and proposed federal and state air regulations (including Clean Air Act amendments, NSPS, NESHAP, and state implementation plans) and provide timely guidance to engineering and leadership teams

Conduct internal air compliance audits and support external regulatory inspections across multiple sites to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations

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

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

Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams and leadership across sites

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of air permitting strategies under federal and state requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Demonstrated expertise in federal air regulations, including the Clean Air Act, NSPS (particularly Subpart KKKKa), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and Title V operating permits

Track record of successful permitting execution at complex sites and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies including but not limited to TCEQ.

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

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

Experience developing and implementing air compliance programs across multiple facilities or states

Experience with emissions calculations, air dispersion modeling, and compliance strategies for complex industrial sources

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 to a Texas SpaceX facility if not already local to Texas.

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

Periodic travel to other sites may be required

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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