Sr. Environmental Engineer

SpaceX • Pecan Island, LA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a senior environmental professional to provide technical expertise and help implement environmental, health, and safety programs at the Starship rocket development and test site. The role supports environmental compliance for construction and manufacturing operations, with an opportunity to build and evolve the site's environmental compliance program. The candidate will work as part of an integrated team in a fast-paced, high-change environment involving operations that have never been attempted before, collaborating with engineering teams, management, contractors, and regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.
• 10 or more years of environmental and regulatory compliance experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including handling highly technical data and interpreting technical data.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules and regulations to develop practical solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an integrated team, including frequent interactions with engineers, managers, and federal, state, and county agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and work efficiently.
• Highly self-motivated, able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, execute, and improve environmental compliance programs at the Starbase location.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations established by TCEQ, DOT, EPA, and other 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 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 the storm water pollution prevention plan, spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial wastewater discharge permits.
• Complete required environmental reporting and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing.
• Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed.
• Assist with planning changes to physical facilities and review new or modified equipment and manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with engineering teams across the site.

What This Job Offers

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