Sr. Environmental Engineer

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Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 

As part of a small, hardworking team you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Starship rocket development & test site. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.

This position requires a dedicated environmental professional who will be able to use their skill, knowledge, and experience to further our Environmental Health and Safety programs within our fast-paced work environment that includes operations that have never been attempted before. You will bring deep experience in environmental compliance as it relates to construction and manufacturing operations, and preferably with experience in the aerospace sector. You will have the opportunity to build an environmental compliance program for the site from the ground up as it evolves, and success depends on clear communication, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-change environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, execute, and improve environmental compliance programs at the Starbase location
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by TCEQ, DOT, EPA and other applicable local, state, and federal 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
• Build, maintain, and operate the hazardous materials business plan, compliance calendar, and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking tools
• Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan, spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial wastewater discharge permits
• Responsible for all required environmental reporting and record keeping
• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

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Louisiana is in the South region (West South Central division) and has 4,611,961 residents (the 25th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.0. Its economy produced about $351,801 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 25th among states and DC, equal to $76,280 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 4.0% in 2026M09, which is 28th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.8% of employment, 4th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $45,520 a year ($21.89 an hour), 11% below the national median ($45,520 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Louisiana are Retail Salespersons (49,570 jobs, median $29,490); Registered Nurses (48,970 jobs, median $80,230); Cashiers (46,350 jobs, median $26,750); Fast Food and Counter Workers (45,720 jobs, median $22,800); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (45,060 jobs, median $22,520). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $350,920); Industrial Production Managers (median $133,210); Pharmacists (median $132,410). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.4 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.3 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are below the national average in Louisiana: the regional price parity is 88.2 against 100 for the whole country (5th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,064 a month and the median household income $60,756, so a year of rent equals 21.0% of income; the median home value is $216,500. The state minimum wage is not set by state law, so the federal $7.25 applies. State income tax on wages: Flat 3.00%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.

People and commuting

4.9% of residents were born abroad and 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 78.6% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit and 8.1% work from home; 15.2% commute 45 minutes or more.

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