Environmental Engineer

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and improve environmental programs at SpaceXs Bastrop, TX location.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by EPA, TCEQ, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable Texas 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 management plan, compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software.
• Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial waste discharge permits.
• Maintain Title V Permit and recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local AQMD.
• Responsible for hazardous waste, reporting and materials compliance under TCEQ and EPA and Tier II/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 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:

• Bachelors degree.
• 1+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in environmental management or engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering.
• Experience in environmental field with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Texas regulatory and environmental compliance experience.
• Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges.
• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance.
• Experience with following agencies: 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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