SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Senior Environmental Engineer - AI Supercomputer

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least 5 years of professional experience designing, developing, and executing environmental and regulatory compliance programs is required.
Experience working in multi-site operations is required.
A bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering is preferred.
Experience in environmental work, including at least 6 years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment, is preferred.
Knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting for combustion turbines and stationary sources, water usage and wastewater, stormwater management, and hazardous waste, is preferred.
Hands-on experience with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience handling and interpreting highly technical data, are preferred.
A track record of analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules and regulations to practical solutions is preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, managers, and federal, state, and county agencies is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and work efficiently is preferred.
Ability to work independently and respond at short notice is preferred.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining continuous improvement is preferred.
Must be able to work on-site in Memphis, Tennessee; relocation support is available for candidates who are not local.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends occasionally when needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Shelby County Health Department, and other relevant agencies.
Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management.
Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
Operate and maintain the compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software.
Maintain site operational compliance plans, including the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
Manage air compliance, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for permitted sources defined by local regulatory agencies.
Maintain the site's hazardous materials business plan, including updates and regulatory submissions.
Maintain the site's industrial wastewater discharge permit, including updates and regulatory submissions.
Manage hazardous waste compliance and regulatory reporting.
Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing, and review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessment and permitting activities.
Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed.
Assist in planning changes to physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment, and reviewing new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with engineering teams across the site.

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 (AI SUPERCOMPUTER)

The Environmental Engineer will support the operations and continued expansion of SpaceX's large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling rapid scaling of compute capacity to meet aggressive deployment timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use (especially water and energy), and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities
Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation), Shelby County Health Department, and other relevant 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 compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software
Maintain site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)
Responsible for air compliance, recordkeeping and reporting requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local regulatory agencies
Maintain the site’s hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals
Maintain the site’s industrial wastewater discharge permit including updates and regulatory submittals
Responsible for hazardous waste compliance and regulatory 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs
Experience working multi-site operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering
Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting (including combustion turbines and stationary sources), water usage and wastewater, stormwater management, and hazardous waste
Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans
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 solution
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
Ability to work independently and respond at short notice
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 an on-site position based in Memphis, TN. Relocation support is available for candidates not already local
Position occasionally 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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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