Sr. Environmental Regulatory Engineer (NEPA)

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY ENGINEER (NEPA)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for applying and ensuring National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance
• Research, analyze, and summarize applicable NEPA coordination requirements for various projects
• Prepare, revise, and review NEPA-related technical documents, including:
  • Categorical Exclusions
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Environmental Impact Statement
  • Biological Assessments
• Interpret and integrate various technical studies into NEPA documentation
• Collect and analyze data to support the preparation of environmental documents
• Prepare and develop coordination efforts pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, DOT Section 4(f), Section 7 and Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Develop, manage, and implement current or future environmental mitigation and/or monitoring plans that may result from a NEPA coordination
• Provide guidance to project leads on NEPA-related guidelines and facilitate coordination on new projects
• Develop project schedules and meet deadlines in accordance with project schedules
• Preparation of environmental permits, which could include air, wastewater, stormwater, and wetland, permits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5+ years of experience with environmental and NEPA planning

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in an environmental management, engineering or planning related field
• Demonstrated experience in document preparation and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• Experience with Federal Aviation Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Air Force NEPA regulations and processes
• Experience in the preparation or coordination of environmental studies such as air, noise, cultural resources or natural resources to support NEPA coordination
• Working knowledge of Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Preservation Act, Section 4(f) and other state and federal environmental laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety; Department of Transportation, and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of area-specific federal and state environmental laws and regulations required, as they apply to the Aerospace industry
• Ability to multi-task, prioritizing 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 is essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required and the ability to lead and organize large meetings
• Excellent document delivery skill, report organization and technical editing is required
• Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote position and will require up to 75% travel to SpaceX’s Vandenberg launch site.
• Ability to travel to various locations included but not limited to; Florida, Washington State, DC, and Texas
• Ability to travel internationally if required
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed.
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Environmental Regulatory Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 – $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.