Sr. Environmental Engineer, Business Operations

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.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, BUSINESS OPERATIONS The Sr. Environmental Engineer will support the Business Operations team in developing and managing organization-wide environmental programs. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling SpaceX operational targets to meet aggressive timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceXServe as a subject matter expert for site specific environmental partners

Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, and state programs

Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management

Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

Audit and maintain the compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

Audit site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)
Audit site hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals

Audit site industrial wastewater discharge permit including updates and regulatory submittals

Responsible for hazardous waste compliance and regulatory reporting

Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities

Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed

Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators

Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the organizationBASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

Experience working multi-site operations

Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance

Strong knowledge of EPA and statewide environmental regulations spanning the United States Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation

Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solution

Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies

Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently

Ability to work independently and respond at short notice

Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of workADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Position requires up to 25% travel to other SpaceX sites as needed

Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when…