Sr. Environmental Engineer

Pecan Island · Not at a SpaceX site · 5+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

As part of a small, hardworking team you will provide technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs at the Starship rocket development & test site.
You will bring deep experience in environmental compliance as it relates to construction and manufacturing operations, and preferably with experience in the aerospace sector.
You will have the opportunity to build an environmental compliance program for the site from the ground up as it evolves.

Develop, implement, execute, and improve environmental compliance programs at the Starbase location
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by TCEQ, DOT, EPA and other applicable local, state, and federal 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
Build, maintain, and operate the hazardous materials business plan, compliance calendar, and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking tools
Maintain site operational compliance plans including storm water pollution prevention plan, spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, and industrial wastewater discharge permits
Responsible for all required environmental reporting and record keeping
Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing
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

Bachelor’s degree
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
Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for stormwater compliance
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including 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 Pecan Island, LA area