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SpaceX · 8 hours ago

Sr. Environmental Regulatory 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. They are seeking a Sr. Environmental Regulatory Engineer to lead the acquisition of environmental permits and act as the primary interface for regulatory permitting with agencies. The role involves managing application preparation, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead the acquisition of all environmental permits at the Cape, including but not limited to air, stormwater, industrial water, CWA 404 permits, St Johns Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs), KSC and AF environmental forms
Act as the primary interface for KSC/CCSFS/Space Florida, and State/ local agencies relating to regulatory permitting
Manage application preparation and submission, ensuring timely compliance and minimal disruptions to operations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Facilities, Civil, EHS, legal, engineering, and operations teams, to identify permitting needs and integrate them into project timelines
Conduct risk assessments for permitting requirements and advise on strategies to mitigate regulatory delays or non-compliance risks
Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, state environmental departments, local authorities) on permitting matters
Monitor regulatory changes at federal, state, and local levels, and update internal policies and procedures accordingly
Prepare reports, audits, and documentation for internal reviews, regulatory submissions, and leadership briefings

Qualification

Environmental complianceEnvironmental regulationsPermit preparationRisk assessmentProject managementTechnical editingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience with environmental compliance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in environmental management, engineering or planning related field
Experience implementing and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations
Experience in the preparation of environmental permits such as air, industrial water, storm water, and wetlands
Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local environmental regulations
Knowledge of area-specific federal and state environmental laws and regulations required, as they apply to the aerospace industry
Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple projects at once, and follow through with a project until completion with minimal oversight
Strong organizational skills and ability to document and manage key project details are essential
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead and organize large meetings
Excellent document delivery, report organization and technical editing skills
Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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