SpaceX

Principal Environmental Engineer

SpaceX • $120K — $150K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 12+ years of experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) disciplines
  • Master's degree in environmental management or engineering preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of federal air regulations and compliance practices
  • Strong data analysis and technical interpretation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement air permitting strategies for SpaceX sites
  • Review and advise on facility changes and new construction for regulatory compliance
  • Act as a subject matter expert on the Clean Air Act and state regulations
  • Monitor and interpret new and proposed air regulations for engineering teams
  • Conduct compliance audits and facilitate regulatory inspections
  • Manage contractors for environmental testing and permitting activities
  • Build relationships with regulatory agencies and engineering teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment
  • Collaborative team culture with frequent cross-functional interactions
  • Professional growth through engagement with complex environmental regulations
  • Work on high-impact projects at various SpaceX facilities
  • Contribute to innovative environmental compliance solutions
Full Job Description
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and execute site-specific air permitting strategies at SpaceX sites
  • Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities or new construction, reviewing new or modified equipment and new programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the Clean Air Act and applicable federal and state air regulations; interpret and apply requirements across jurisdictions
  • Track, review, and interpret new and proposed federal and state air regulations (including Clean Air Act amendments, NSPS, NESHAP, and state implementation plans) and provide timely guidance to engineering and leadership teams
  • Conduct internal air compliance audits and support external regulatory inspections across multiple sites to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
  • Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators
  • Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams and leadership across sites

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 12+ years of experience in the design, development, and general operational oversight of EHS disciplines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise in federal air regulations, including the Clean Air Act, NSPS (particularly Subpart KKKKa), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and Title V operating permits
  • Track record of successful permitting execution at complex sites and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies including but not limited to TCEQ
  • Experience in the environmental field with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • 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 solutions
  • Experience developing and implementing air compliance programs across multiple facilities or states
  • Experience with emissions calculations, air dispersion modeling, and compliance strategies for complex industrial sources
  • 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
  • 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 work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation to a Texas SpaceX facility if not already local to Texas
  • Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Periodic travel to other sites may be required


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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