Environmental Regulatory Engineer

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY ENGINEER

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

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:

• 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 

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].