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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX· EHS - McGregor
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Brownsville, TXFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior EHS engineer at SpaceX Rocket Development & Test Site, providing technical expertise and implementing environmental, health, and safety programs in a fast-paced, integrated team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies
  • Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments and implement health and safety policies and procedures
  • Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards
  • Understand and implement machine guarding where needed
  • Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
  • Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
  • Complete and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification audits
  • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, corrective actions and preventive measures
  • Develop, implement and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)
  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, TRRC, NEPA and other applicable regulatory agencies
  • Review and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management
  • Provide expert level guidance to engineering customers on safety design
  • Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
  • Conduct and monitor the NPDES and other discharge permits/plans
  • Maintain recordkeeping and compliance requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local TCEQ
  • Responsible for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including DOT and RCRA

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety disciplines or a relevant engineering field

Skills

Nice to have:Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis in occupational health and safety and/or environmental engineeringEnvironmental and safety field experienceFamiliarity with structural design, safety systems, and construction safetyStorm water regulatory complianceRegulatory interpretation and documentationMachine guarding and industrial hygiene programsEmergency response and incident managementMicrosoft Office
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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