Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management
Hawthorne · Bastrop, TX · McGregor, TX · Starbase, TX · USD 130,000-190,000 · 5+ years experience · Posted Sep 24, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Location
- Hawthorne · Bastrop, TX · McGregor, TX · Starbase, TX
- Salary
- USD 130,000-190,000 · Base salary
About the role
- We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated EHS professional to join our Business Operations team.
- This role is critical in delivering proactive environmental, health, and safety support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization
- Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success
- Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner
- Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed
- Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight
- Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs
- Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations
- Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines
- If not local to a SpaceX site relocation will be necessary
- Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety management programs
- 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in high-risk or industrial environments
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and make sound decisions in the field
- Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven experience supporting business operations or field-based teams
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Benefits
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
