EHSS Engineer

EHSS Engineer

Quantum Scape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company's next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. The EHSS team is a diverse group of engineers and scientists that ensure the safety and compliance of activities m members pride themselves on their ability to quickly adapt to ever-changing needs of Quantum Scape's technologists.

We are looking for a practical, collaborative EHSS Engineer who can help strengthen safety, environmental, sustainability, and training programs in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across departments to translate requirements into safe, compliant daily operations. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, personal integrity, sound organization, and a proactive approach to solving problems, driving corrective actions, supporting employees, and helping maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

Support the maintenance of EHSS programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation. Participate in or lead regular area inspections, document corrective actions, and track to closure. Coordinate and/or deliver EHSS training. Conduct daily inspections to ensure safety and compliance objectives are met and the workplace remains clean, safe, and healthy. Coordinate vendors to perform onsite tasks. Monitor hazardous waste handling and storage.

Take effective steps to ensure that all required records are prepared and maintained. Conduct and document regular inspections of safety equipment. Restock safety supplies as needed. May participate in regulatory inspections or assist in investigation and preparation of reports on injuries. Support development and completion of environmental/sustainability metrics. Actively participate in Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee activities. Communicate task completion status both verbally and in writing.

Undergraduate degree in chemistry, engineering, or related fields. Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with all levels of personnel. Organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to work under general supervision. Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner. Must demonstrate personal integrity and high ethical standards. Must be able to work in a fast-changing environment with Facilities, Hardware, and R&D leaders, and staffing at all levels.

Approach complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources, consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems, and mastering unfamiliar information, tasks, and situations quickly and effectively.

Expected salary range for this role is from $79,100 to $102,800, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. Quantum Scape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment.