Sr. Environmental Engineer

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

• Develop, implement and improve environmental compliance programs at Space
  
  X’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

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

• 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

• 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

Pay range:

Senior: $ - $/per year

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  may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary…