Environmental Engineer

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

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 ofenabling human life on Mars

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop implement improve and maintain environmental compliance programs at SpaceXs Hawthorne CA location supporting Falcon/Dragon Raptor/Starship and Starlink/Starshield teams site-wide
• Oversee and own day-to-day environmental site management for fast-paced manufacturing and high-impact construction projects including implementing enforcing and auditing the site-wide Soil Management Plan to ensure requirements are understood and followed by SpaceX employees contractors and subcontractors
• Oversee and conduct various monitoring and sampling required by the SMP including monitoring of volatile organic compounds using a PID as required by SCAQMD Rule 1166 VOC Emissions from Decontamination of Soil Methane monitoring VOC air sampling per EPA Method TO-15 SCAQMD Rule 1466 monitoring/dust mitigation and others as applicable
• Responsible for waste sampling profiling and disposal of hazardous waste generated from construction projects
• Responsible for developing maintaining and compliance/regulatory reporting for Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs)
• Maintain compliance with regulations from agencies including the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) California Air Quality Management Districts/Air Pollution Control Districts Los Angeles County Sanitation District Regional Water Quality Control Board and other applicable bodies
• Track review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations; guide management and develop practical solutions
• Operate and maintain compliance calendars recordkeeping systems and environmental tracking software; maintain site operational compliance plans including the Site-Wide Soil Management Plan (SMP) and Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs)
• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting environmental testing and assessments; review and maintain related reports and records
• Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities reviewing new/modified equipment and manufacturing/construction programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to environmental requirements as they relate to implementing the site-wide SMP
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal state county and local regulators as well as close working relationships with engineering production operations and construction teams across sites
• Assist the broader Environmental team with site operational compliance as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree
• 4 years of professional experience in the design development and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs preferably spanning manufacturing and/or construction environments

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
• California-Licensed Professional Geologist or California-Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with environmental remediation and implementing all aspects of a site-wide Soil Management Plan required by the DTSC
• Experience in the environmental field with 6 years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• California regulatory and environmental compliance experience
• Experience with agencies including Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) California Air Quality Management Districts/Air Pollution Control Districts Los Angeles County Sanitation District Regional Water Quality Control Board and other applicable bodies
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)
• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management involving hazardous/non-hazardous material releases to air soil and water
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience handling highly technical data interpretation analysis and application of rules/regulations toward practical solutions
• Track record of successful collaboration in integrated team environments (frequent interactions with engineers managers and regulatory agencies)
• Ability to handle multiple projects prioritize work efficiently and drive continuous improvement in high-pressure environments
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne CA area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $95000.00 - $115000.00
Level 2: $110000.00 - $135000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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