Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Construction Safety

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

This role involves leading and managing the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS construction safety team. The Lead EHS Engineer will be responsible for developing practical solutions to improve construction site safety, reduce incident rates, and drive contractor engagement. They will also review and approve purchase orders, manage the operational budget for construction safety programs, and provide training and technical guidance to direct reports and construction stakeholders. A key aspect of this role is ensuring consistent implementation of a robust construction safety program and holding regular Contractor Safety Steering Reviews to drive accountability. The position requires leading the implementation and maintenance of regulatory and site-specific occupational safety policies, conducting regular inspections, and performing compliance audits. Collaboration with project leadership, superintendents, and contractors is essential to ensure SpaceX construction safety standards and regulatory requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on construction safety operations
• 3+ years of leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field (emphasis in Construction Safety preferred)
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to lead people
• Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-contractor construction safety programs in high-risk or complex environments
• Able to review as-built drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities, and lead technical risk engineering solutions in the design-build environment
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local construction safety regulations (OSHA 1926, Cal/OSHA, etc.)
• Experience with fall protection, scaffolding, crane/heavy equipment safety, excavation, confined space, and contractor safety management (including contractor pre-qual)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS construction safety team (EHS Engineers, Specialists, and Technicians), including primary input into hiring, termination, promotion, performance management, and reward decisions
• Review and approve Purchase Orders and manage the operational budget for construction safety programs
• Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety, reduce incident rates, drive contractor engagement, and advance the overall EHS program; drive remedial actions when safety policies are not met and ensure EHS policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by direct reports, project teams, clients, and contractors
• Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations (with emphasis on construction-related requirements) and provide clear guidance to management
• Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and construction stakeholders on job hazard analyses (JHAs), safe work procedures, contractor onboarding, permits to work, and other key risk management tools to ensure consistent implementation of a robust construction safety program
• Hold routine site/operation-wide Contractor Safety Steering Reviews to drive accountability for execution of EHS performance across contractor groups
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of regulatory and site-specific occupational safety policies for construction activities, including regular inspections of sites, temporary facilities, heavy machinery, scaffolding, fall protection systems, and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and all applicable regulations
• Perform construction safety compliance audits, pre-task planning reviews, and contractor risk assessments; collaborate with project leadership, superintendents, and contractors to proactively ensure SpaceX construction safety standards and regulatory requirements are met

Benefits

• 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 [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior