SpaceX Starlink

SpaceX Starlink

Environmental Engineer

Memphis, TN · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 hours ago
ComplianceLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling rapid scaling of compute capacity to meet aggressive deployment timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities.
  • Perform regular environmental audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Maintain site operational compliance plans, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC), industrial wastewater discharge permits, and air emissions permits.
  • Support planning for facility expansions, new equipment installations, and modifications to ensure they meet all permitting and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage environmental contractors for permitting, testing, monitoring, and reporting. Review and maintain all associated documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operations, and facilities teams across the site to integrate environmental considerations into design and daily operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs (internship and project experience count).
  • Proficiency handling technical data, emissions calculations, and regulatory interpretation to deliver practical, actionable solutions.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required background checks or site access credentials.
  • Manage the hazardous materials and waste management program, including recordkeeping, tracking software, Tier II, TRI, and other required reporting.

Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience in dynamic, high-growth industrial or data center environments.
  • Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen or national, (ii) U

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