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SpaceX · 17 hours ago

Sr. Environmental Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Sr. Environmental Engineer will develop and improve environmental compliance programs and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations at the Hawthorne, CA location.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and improve environmental compliance programs at SpaceX’s Hawthorne, CA location

Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies

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

Operate and maintain the hazardous materials business plan, compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan (SPCC), spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial wastewater discharge permits

Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD

Responsible for hazardous waste, reporting and materials compliance under CUPA, SPCCs, HMBPs, CERS, and TRI 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

Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements

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

Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site

Qualification

Environmental compliance programsCalifornia regulatory experienceAir emissions permitsIndustrial discharges permittingSWPPPsBMPs developmentTechnical data interpretationCollaborative team environmentProject prioritizationCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

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

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

Experience in environmental field with 10+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

California regulatory and environmental compliance experience

Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction

Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District

Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance

Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT

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

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