EHS Specialist II - Environmental Compliance

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

2d•$74,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The EHS Specialist II will support environmental compliance at Relativity Space, collaborating with engineering and operational teams from technicians to site leadership. The role involves identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing controls to prevent spills, releases, and permit deviations, while helping implement multidisciplinary site environmental programs. Responsibilities balance program development with visible, in-field support to strengthen the company’s EHS culture. The specialist will conduct audits, inspections, incident investigations, and environmental sampling, including soil, water, and waste sampling with proper chain of custody. Over time, the role will include vehicle-processing and launch support across a broad range of topics, with the opportunity to join the launch safety support team as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of environmental compliance experience.
Familiarity with RCRA, NPDES, EPCRA, Title V/Clean Air Act permitting, SPCC, Endangered Species Act Section 7, NEPA, Clean Water Act Section 404, DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR), and/or related federal environmental standards.
Experience conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, and incident investigations in complex technical environments.
Experience with project management and continuous-improvement strategies for environmental programs in a high-speed technical environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in launch operations, aerospace manufacturing, federal or state compliance offices, or equivalent.
Familiarity with FDEP and/or related state environmental standards, including NPDES (SWPPP), wastewater management, Environmental Resource Permitting (SJRWMD), and state and federal threatened and endangered species protections.
Experience working on a federal installation or with DoD/DAF or NASA environmental processes, such as dig permits and Land Use Controls.
Relevant certifications or training, such as FSESCI, Florida-licensed Professional Engineer or EI/EIT, CESSWI, 40-hour HAZWOPER, DOT Hazmat, RCRA hazardous waste training, wetland delineation training, FWC gopher tortoise training, CHMM, or other professional environmental certifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, EHS management software such as EcoOnline, and GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering and operational teams, from technician level to site leadership, to provide environmental insights and support for complex processes.
Identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and implement effective control measures to prevent spills, releases, and permit deviations.
Implement site multidisciplinary environmental programs, including SPCC, RCRA, air monitoring, industrial wastewater, Endangered Species Act compliance, stormwater management, SDS system management, and EPCRA Tier II chemical inventory tracking.
Balance program development with in-field support, maintaining visibility and availability to help build a positive EHS culture.
Conduct in-field audits, inspections, and incident investigations using root-cause investigation strategies, and recommend meaningful corrective actions.
Perform environmental sampling of soil, water, and waste with proper chain of custody.
Provide vehicle-processing and launch support as the role develops, with possible integration into the launch safety support team.