Sr. Environmental Engineer

SpaceX
Pecan Island, LA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced environmental professionals who build compliance programs and collaborate across teams in aerospace manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who can interpret and apply complex environmental regulations in a novel operational context
    — “Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management”
  • Individuals with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and influencing engineering teams
    — “Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site”

Things to consider

  • Relocation is likely required unless already based in Pecan Island, LA
    — “This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local”
  • The role demands a high level of availability and flexibility in work hours
    — “Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in creating compliance programs from scratch in your resume and interviews
    — “build an environmental compliance program for the site from the ground up as it evolves”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret and apply technical regulations to real-world operations
    — “Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions”
  • Showcase instances where you maintained positive relationships with regulators and engineering teams
    — “Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Developed environmental compliance programs
  • Maintained site operational compliance
  • Built positive relationships with regulators
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Environmental ComplianceOccupational SafetyRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Audits

Preferred

Stormwater ComplianceHazardous Materials ManagementRegulatory Guidance

Stack & domain

Environmental ComplianceStormwater ComplianceHazardous MaterialsRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental AuditsPermittingEnvironmental TestingSwpppSite BmpsStormwater Pollution Prevention PlanSpill Prevention Control And Countermeasures PlanIndustrial Wastewater Discharge PermitsCommunicationCross-functional InfluenceFast-paced EnvironmentPositive RelationshipsRegulatory AgenciesEnvironmental Health And SafetyAerospace

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 

As part of a small, hardworking team you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Starship rocket development & test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

This position requires a dedicated environmental professional who will be able to use their skill, knowledge, and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before. You will bring deep experience in environmental compliance as it relates to construction and manufacturing operations, and preferably with experience in the aerospace sector. You will have the opportunity to build an environmental compliance program for the site from the ground up as it evolves, and success depends on clear communication, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-change environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, execute, and improve environmental compliance programs at the Starbase location

Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by TCEQ, DOT, EPA and other applicable local, state, and federal 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

Build, maintain, and operate the hazardous materials business plan, compliance calendar, and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking tools

Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan, spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial wastewater discharge permits

Responsible for all required environmental reporting and record keeping

Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing

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 manufacturing 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

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 in environmental field with 10+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including 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 Pecan Island, LA area

Position 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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