Sr. Environmental Engineer, Terafab

Tesla Motors, Inc.

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What to Expect

We are buildingTerafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factoryatan unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof,optimizedfor rapid iteration andmaximumcompute density per square foot.

TheTerafabteam is seeking aLeadEnvironmental 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 productiontoensure compliance and control environmental risks.

What You’ll Do

  • Build, 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 management
  • Leadenvironmental registrations and permitting from strategy through agency submittal, negotiation, and ongoingpermitcompliance
  • Prepare andsubmitrequired environmental reports, including Tier II, TRI, DMRs, biennial hazardous waste reports, and airpermitreports
  • Track and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations; translate requirements into clear guidance for leadership and operations
  • Own environmental inspections, action tracking, and corrective actions with accountable stakeholders
  • Support environmental training, internal audits, sustainability reporting, and continuous improvement of environmental management systems
  • Oversee agency inspections andmaintainconstructive working relationships with federal, state, and local regulators

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; PE or CHMM a plus, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ yearsmanagingmulti-media environmental permitting and compliance programs inthesemiconductorindustry, chemical, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
  • Advancedknowledge of major environmental frameworks (CAA, CWA, RCRA, NEPA, TSCA) and theirpracticalapplication to thesemiconductorindustryand R&D facilities
  • Proven ability to translate chemical and physical manufacturing processinformationintoaccurateregistrations,permit applications, emissions/waste characterizations, and compliance reports
  • Experience prioritizing work and delivering multi-workstream projects on aggressive timelines in a fast-changing environment
  • Clear, concise communicator who can work effectively with design, construction, engineering, Legal, technical specialists, and leadership
  • Strong analytical judgment with practical problem-solving and decision-making skills

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along 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 deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Austin, TX 

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