Sr. Environmental Engineer

About the role

Sr. Environmental Engineer | Tesla (Environmental, Health, Safety & Security)

Location: Lathrop, California | Req ID: 276847 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a dynamic Sr. Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The role will support environmental compliance at manufacturing sites in Lathrop, CA.

Reporting to the Sr. Environmental Manager for Bay Area Manufacturing, this role will be responsible for performing complex technical work in a wide range of environmental programs, including air quality compliance and permitting, chemical inventory and waste reporting, and storm water and wastewater compliance.

This individual will serve as the internal subject matter expert and advise and influence internal business partners to achieve environmental performance goals. Be part of the Tesla EHS Team that builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Global Tesla Organization.

What You'll Do

• Identify, assess, and control environmental risks and assure that Tesla operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Manage air emissions permitting for new and modified emission sources and air permit compliance including recordkeeping, air emission source testing, and periodic air emissions and compliance reporting
• Characterize and classify wastes and maintain processes to assure safe, cost-effective, and compliant waste management
• Prepare hazardous materials and waste reports including Hazardous Materials Business Plans, biennial hazardous waste reports, and Toxic Chemical Release Inventory reports
• Manage compliance with storm water and waste water discharge permits and regulations
• Lead and manage the Lathrop casting operation’s ISO 14001 environmental management system and certification and support obtaining Aluminum Stewardship Initiative Certification

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting environmental risk management and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environment
• Experience managing regulatory/agency inspections and communications
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, where demands and priorities change rapidly
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, engineers, legal counsel, technical specialists, and management, cross functionally, in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$72,000 - $156,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.