Tesla · 9 hours ago
Environmental Engineer, Air Quality
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTesla is seeking a dynamic environmental professional to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS) to support various environmental permitting and compliance programs across Tesla’s global operations. The Environmental Engineer will perform complex technical work in air quality compliance and permitting projects, manage external consultants, and advise internal business partners to achieve environmental performance goals.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Ensure Tesla operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations including recordkeeping, routine compliance evaluations, periodic air emissions and compliance reporting, and air emission source testing coordination with stakeholders (as needed)
Identify, assess, and control environmental/compliance risks by monitoring and analyzing the developing trends and changes in laws/rules/regulations and utilizing Management of Change (MOC) and other tracking tools for new and existing projects
Support permit application preparation for new projects, as assigned
Support audits and inquiries from regulatory federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies
Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new programs to meet regulatory and company requirements; and recommend corrective actions to responsible stakeholders as necessary
Perform incident analysis to determine causal factors and the most appropriate corrective actions
Develop, track, report, and/or manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience with NSR and Title V permitting and compliance tasks, and managing regulatory/agency inspections
Strong foundational knowledge of air quality laws (CAA, CEQA, NEPA, etc.), regulations, and standards including knowledge of federal NESHAP/MACT/NSPS requirements related to complex manufacturing and R&D facilities
Demonstrated experience to understand various chemical and physical manufacturing processes and develop accurate emission inventories for air emissions reports and permit applications
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, where demands and priorities change rapidly
Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, engineers, legal counsel, technical specialists, and management, cross functionally, in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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