About this role
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 SpaceX
• Serve 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 organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ 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 ver