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.