# Sr. Environmental Engineer (AI Supercomputer)

Source: https://realanalystjobs.com/job/sr-environmental-engineer-ai-supercomputer-spacex-1be1eacc
Sr. Environmental Engineer (AI Supercomputer) at SpaceX, an on-site role based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Experience level: 5+ Years. Posted on 2 September 2026, read from SpaceX's own careers page (Greenhouse), which RealAnalystJobs re-checks daily and removes the role when it closes. SpaceX has approved H-1B petitions on USCIS record (employer-wide, not a promise for this role).

Updated 15 November 2026.

## Key facts

- Company: [SpaceX](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/spacex)
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Work mode: On-site
- Posted: Sep 2, 2026
- Employment type: Full time
- Experience level: 5+ Years
- Source: SpaceX's careers page (Greenhouse), re-checked daily

## Visa sponsorship

The posting does not say.

SpaceX had H-1B petitions approved for 31 workers in fiscal year 2026 (USCIS). That is history, not a promise for this role. [See the record](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/spacex#h1b-record)

## About this role

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.

SR. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (AI SUPERCOMPUTER)

The Environmental Engineer will support the operations and continued expansion of SpaceX's large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling rapid scaling of compute capacity to meet aggressive deployment timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use (especially water and energy), and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities

• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation), Shelby County Health Department, and other relevant agencies

• Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, and provide guidance to management

• Perform environmental audits to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

• Operate and maintain the compliance calendar and other recordkeeping and environmental tracking software

• Maintain site operational compliance plans including the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and spill prevention control and countermeasures plan (SPCC)

• Responsible for air compliance, recordkeeping and reporting requirements established for permitted sources defined by the local regulatory agencies

• Maintain the site’s hazardous materials business plan including updates and regulatory submittals

• Maintain the site’s industrial wastewater discharge permit including updates and regulatory submittals

• Responsible for hazardous waste compliance and regulatory reporting

• Coordinate and manage contractors for permitting and environmental testing. Review and maintain reports and other relevant records from assessments and permitting activities

• Assist the Environmental Health and Safety team with site operational compliance as needed

• Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new manufacturing programs to meet regulatory and permitting requirements

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and county regulators

• Develop and maintain positive and close working relationships with engineering teams across the site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of professional experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs

• Experience working multi-site operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

• Experience in environmental field with 6+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting (including combustion turbines and stationary sources), water usage and wastewater, stormwater management, and hazardous waste

• Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation

• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solution

• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies

• Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently

• Ability to work independently and respond at short notice

• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an on-site position based in Memphis, TN. Relocation support is available for candidates not already local

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when 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 .

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