Senior Environmental Engineer

Lead Environmental EngineerWe are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot.The Terafab team is seeking a Lead Environmental Engineer to build, implement, and sustain multi-media environmental compliance and risk management programs through construction, commissioning, and manufacturing. You will work cross-functionally with design, engineering, infrastructure, facilities, and production to ensure compliance and control environmental risks.ResponsibilitiesBuild, implement, and sustain multi-media environmental compliance programs spanning air emissions, industrial wastewater, stormwater (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Controls, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials managementLead environmental registrations and permitting from strategy through agency submittal, negotiation, and ongoing permit compliancePrepare and submit required environmental reports, including Tier II, TRI, DMRs, biennial hazardous waste reports, and air permit reportsTrack and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations; translate requirements into clear guidance for leadership and operationsOwn environmental inspections, action tracking, and corrective actions with accountable stakeholdersSupport environmental training, internal audits, sustainability reporting, and continuous improvement of environmental management systemsOversee agency inspections and maintain constructive working relationships with federal, state, and local regulatorsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; PE or CHMM a plus, or equivalent experience7+ years managing multi-media environmental permitting and compliance programs in the semiconductor industry, chemical, or similarly complex manufacturing environmentsAdvanced knowledge of major environmental frameworks (CAA, CWA, RCRA, NEPA, TSCA) and their practical application to the semiconductor industry and R&D facilitiesProven ability to translate chemical and physical manufacturing process information into accurate registrations, permit applications, emissions/waste characterizations, and compliance reportsExperience prioritizing work and delivering multi-workstream projects on aggressive timelines in a fast-changing environmentClear, concise communicator who can work effectively with design, construction, engineering, Legal, technical specialists, and leadershipStrong analytical judgment with practical problem-solving and decision-making skillsCompensation & 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