Environmental Regulatory Engineer

SpaceX•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring an Environmental Regulatory Engineer to support environmental permitting and compliance for development and construction projects. The position leads federal environmental permit acquisition and field work, uses GIS to document site conditions and constraints, and works with design, construction, EHS, legal, engineering, facilities, and operations teams to integrate environmental requirements into project plans and timelines. The role also involves working with construction crews and external regulatory agencies, assessing permitting risks, monitoring regulatory changes, and preparing reports and documentation. This is not a remote or hybrid position and requires relocation if the candidate is not already local to the Memphis, Tennessee area. Travel to locations including Florida, California, and Texas, and internationally if required, may be necessary. The position may require extended hours or weekend work when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of experience in environmental due diligence, natural resources, or construction-phase compliance.
Experience with delineations, habitat assessments, or threatened and endangered species surveys.
Experience working with design teams, construction teams, or both, on active projects.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed.
Ability to travel to various locations, including Florida, California, and Texas, and internationally if required.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental engineering, natural resources, or a related field.
Working proficiency with GIS.
Demonstrated field judgment, including the ability to adapt when plans change and act when something is going wrong.
Experience coordinating with federal, state, or local environmental regulators.
Due diligence support experience for site acquisition or development.
Experience leading field crews or contractors.
Familiarity with permits and consultations typically applicable to land development and construction.
Experience partnering with EHS on an active industrial or construction site.
Ability to multitask, prioritize multiple projects, and follow through to completion with minimal oversight.
Strong organizational skills and ability to document and manage key project details.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead and organize large meetings.
Excellent document delivery, report organization, and technical editing skills.
Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Lead the acquisition of federal environmental permits.
Lead environmental field work for assigned projects, including due diligence, delineations, habitat assessments, and threatened and endangered species surveys.
Use GIS to capture field conditions and communicate constraints to design, construction, and leadership.
Help design and construction engineers maintain compliance as plans change, and offer practical options when plans conflict with environmental constraints.
Guide construction crews in the field to keep work within environmental limits.
Partner with EHS on stormwater, spills, waste, and site controls where they intersect with natural-resource and permit requirements.
Maintain productive relationships with external regulatory agencies on permitting matters.
Collaborate with Facilities, Civil, EHS, legal, engineering, and operations teams to identify permitting needs and integrate them into project timelines.
Conduct risk assessments for permitting requirements and advise on strategies to mitigate regulatory delays or non-compliance risks.
Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory changes and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
Prepare reports, audits, and documentation for internal reviews, regulatory submissions, and leadership briefings.