Environmental Engineer

Environmental EngineerTesla is seeking an ambitious Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The Environmental Engineer will report directly to the Senior Environmental Manager and will support environmental permitting and compliance programs for Texas Manufacturing sites. They will support day-to-day operations and associated environmental aspects/impacts to reduce environmental risk, assure environmental compliance, and seek and capitalize on opportunities to reduce environmental footprint of Texas manufacturing operations. The Environmental Engineer will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader EHS and Infrastructure teams. They will monitor and analyze the developing trends and changes in regulatory environmental laws, rules and regulations and assure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal and industry standards.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, update, and maintain Discharge Monitoring Reports for relevant water permits, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Reclaim Water Management Plans (RWP), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and other utility compliance reports to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or local authoritiesAssist Texas manufacturing sites in determining applicability of wastewater discharge, stormwater, natural resources related permitting/compliance requirementsSupport all water quality compliance assurance programs for Texas manufacturing sites and Air Permit Evaluations and Compliance Recordkeeping & Monitoring as assignedOversee implementation of Tesla's sustainability initiatives across Texas manufacturing sites as applicableAssist with implementing Pollution Prevention (P2) practices and preparing/maintaining P2 plans and corresponding regulatory reportsPrepare content for environmental management training for inclusion in Tesla Learning Management System (LMS) or live training sessionsPerform environmental inspections and utilize tracking tools to issue recommendations and corrective actions to responsible stakeholdersRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or an environmental-related discipline, or equivalent experienceMinimum 3+ years of experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs in TexasPrevious experience preparing Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and Hazardous and Industrial Waste compliance and reporting in TexasDemonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment where demands and priorities change rapidlyAbility to communicate effectively with production employees, engineers, legal counsel, technical specialists, and management cross-functionally in a multi-disciplinary environmentFoundational knowledge of EHS laws (EPCRA, RCRA, IFC, DOT, CAA, CWA, OSHA, etc.), regulations, and standardsAdvanced knowledge in environmental data analytics and environmental pollution release calculationsCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program