Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Civil)
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
About the job
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. ## ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER (CIVIL) As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Memphis’s future AI Supercomputer infrastructure.
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical mechanical construction safety acumen with hands-on experience in crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment, welding, and fabrication. The candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment.
We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and own the day-to-day EHS site management of a fast-paced, high impact construction project including the responsibilities below: - Implement, enforce, and audit the site’s construction contractor EHS management program for SpaceX employees involved in or associated with contractor operations, ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for SpaceX - Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on-site construction to identify, mitigate hazards, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies, with particular attention to crane, rigging, heavy equipment, welding, and fabrication activities - Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects, with strong emphasis on mechanical construction activities - Provide technical oversight and support for high-risk mechanical construction tasks including crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment use, welding, and steel fabrication - Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations - Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees - Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel, including technical training on cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, welding safety, and fabrication - Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures, with focused analysis on any events involving cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, welding, or fabrication - Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable regulatory agencies - Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or occupational health and safety - Professional Engineer (PE) certification - Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects - NCCCO certification - Certified advanced rigger - Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication and erection, welding, crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, machine guarding, fall protection, and material handling - Bilingual in English and Spanish - Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations - Strong organizational and communication skills - Experience using Building Codes and National Electric Code - Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs - Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water - Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) ## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area - Position occasionally requires the ability to travel and support other critical computing infrastructure - Ability to work extended hours and weekends as 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 .
From SpaceX's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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