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Environmental Regulatory Engineer

SpaceX
Memphis, USA
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the acquisition of federal environmental permits
  • Lead environmental field work for assigned projects, including due diligence, delineations, habitat assessments, and threatened and endangered species surveys
  • Use GIS to capture field conditions and communicate constraints to design, construction, and leadership
  • Help design and construction engineers keep the work compliant as plans change and offer practical options when a plan conflicts with a constraint
  • Guide construction crews in the field so work stays within environmental limits
  • Partner with EHS where stormwater, spills, waste, and site controls meet natural-resource and permit requirements
  • Maintain productive relationships with external regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, state environmental departments, local authorities) on permitting matters
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Facilities, Civil, EHS, legal, engineering, and operations teams, to identify permitting needs and integrate them into project timelines
  • Conduct risk assessments for permitting requirements and advise on strategies to mitigate regulatory delays or non-compliance risks
  • Monitor regulatory changes at federal, state, and local levels, and update internal policies and procedures accordingly
  • Prepare reports, audits, and documentation for internal reviews, regulatory submissions, and leadership briefings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years in environmental due diligence, natural resources, or construction-phase compliance
  • Experience with delineations, habitat assessments, or threatened and endangered species surveys
  • Experience working with design teams, construction teams, or both, on active projects
  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, Tennessee area
  • Position requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed
  • Ability to travel to various locations included but not limited to; Florida, California, Texas
  • Ability to travel internationally if required
  • 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].

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental engineering, natural resources, or a related field
  • Working proficiency with GIS
  • Demonstrated judgment in the field: able to adapt when plans change and to act when something is going wrong
  • Experience coordinating with federal, state, or local environmental regulators
  • Due diligence support for site acquisition or development
  • Experience leading field crews or contractors
  • Familiarity with the permits and consultations that typically apply to land development and construction
  • Experience partnering with EHS on an active industrial or construction site
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple projects at once, and follow through with a project until completion with minimal oversight
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to document and manage key project details are essential
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required and the ability to lead and organize large meetings
  • Excellent document delivery skills, report organization and technical editing are required
  • Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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