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Sr. Environmental Engineer (AI Supercomputer) - Memphis

Memphis, TNFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

AI Supercomputer
environmental compliance
regulatory compliance
EPA
TDEC
Shelby County Health Department
SWPPP
SPCC
hazardous waste
hazardous materials business plan

Nice to have

environmental engineering
dynamic manufacturing environment
Tennessee environmental regulations
federal environmental regulations
air permitting
combustion turbines

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer to support its AI supercomputing facilities in Memphis, TN. This critical role ensures environmental compliance and optimizes resource use (water, energy) while enabling rapid scaling of compute capacity. Responsibilities include developing and improving environmental programs, maintaining compliance with EPA, TDEC, and local regulations, performing audits, managing permits (stormwater, wastewater, air), hazardous waste, and coordinating contractors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance programs, preferably in a dynamic manufacturing setting with 6+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations.

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.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (AI SUPERCOMPUTER) - MEMPHIS

The Environmental Engineer will support the operations and continued expansion of SpaceX's large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling rapid scaling of compute capacity to meet aggressive deployment timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use (especially water and energy), and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities

Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation), Shelby County Health Department, and other relevant 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 compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

Maintain site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)

Responsible for air compliance, recordkeeping and reporting requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local regulatory agencies

Maintain the site’s hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals

Maintain the site’s industrial wastewater discharge permit including updates and regulatory submittals

Responsible for hazardous waste compliance and regulatory 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 manufacturing 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:

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

Experience working multi-site operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting (including combustion turbines and stationary sources), water usage and wastewater, stormwater management, and hazardous waste

Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans

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 solution

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

Ability to work independently and respond at short notice

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 an on-site position based in Memphis, TN. Relocation support is available for candidates not already local

Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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