Senior Environmental Engineer
Description For Senior Environmental Engineer
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join their team in Cape Canaveral, FL. This role is crucial in maintaining environmental compliance and developing programs at one of SpaceX's key operational sites. The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of space exploration while ensuring environmental responsibility.
The role involves managing complex environmental programs, ensuring compliance with various regulatory bodies, and maintaining crucial relationships with federal, state, and county regulators. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental management and regulatory compliance, particularly in Florida's regulatory framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that's actively working to make humanity multi-planetary. The position offers comprehensive benefits including equity opportunities, healthcare coverage, and retirement plans. The role requires physical presence in Cape Canaveral and may involve extended hours, reflecting the dynamic nature of SpaceX's operations.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 annually, with additional benefits and stock options. This role would be ideal for someone passionate about both environmental stewardship and space exploration, offering the chance to contribute to humanity's future in space while ensuring responsible environmental practices on Earth.
Responsibilities For Senior Environmental Engineer
- Develop, implement and improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Cape Canaveral location
- Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, FDEP, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT
- Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations
- Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance
- Operate and maintain hazardous materials management plan
- Maintain site operational compliance plans
- Manage hazardous waste reporting and materials compliance
- Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing
- Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team
- Review new or modified equipment and manufacturing programs
- Develop relationships with federal, state, and county regulators
- Maintain working relationships with engineering teams
Requirements For Senior Environmental Engineer
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of professional experience in environmental and regulatory compliance programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with technical data interpretation
- Ability to work in collaborative team environment
- Must be able to pass Air Force background check
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
Benefits For Senior Environmental Engineer
- Company stock options
- Long-term cash awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave per year
