SpaceX Sr. Environmental Engineer at SpaceX specializing in wetlands delineation, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance. Manage wetland permitting and regulatory compliance projects including USACE permitting and NEPA documentation.
Responsibilities
Manage wetland permitting across multiple sites and Corps Districts in accordance with USACE guidelines and the 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual
Prepare and submit Section 404/10 permits, including Individual Permits, Nationwide Permits, and Regional General Permits to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and state agencies
Ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other relevant EPA and federal/state environmental regulations
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (USACE, EPA, state environmental departments) and coordinate agency meetings, site visits, and jurisdictional determinations
Manage multiple environmental projects simultaneously, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, client communication, and quality control.
Provide guidance to project leads on regulatory guidelines and facilitate internal coordination on new projects
Conduct environmental site assessments, impact analyses, and prepare technical reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation
Develop and manage National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx)
Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals, cost estimates, and client presentations related to wetlands and regulatory services
Qualification
Bachelor’s degreeDemonstrated expertise inNEPA compliance and documentation
Required
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, engineering, or regulatory review
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
Minimum 5–8 years of professional experience in wetland or coastal ecology, environmental consulting, environmental engineering with a strong focus on permit development and regulatory compliance
Experience with Louisiana state agency permitting including the Joint Permit Application process for work within Louisiana’s Coastal Zone
Demonstrated expertise in:
Wetlands delineation and permitting under the Clean Water Act
USACE permit preparation and acquisition (Section 404/10)
NEPA compliance and documentation
EPA regulations and state-level environmental programs
