Job brief: Sr. Environmental Engineer, Wetlands & Regulatory Compliance

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-07 (1 day ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Pecan Island, LA · Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-07

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The title says "Sr".

Must have

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, engineering, or regulatory review
• Minimum 5–8 years of professional experience in wetland or coastal ecology, environmental consulting, environmental engineering with a strong focus on permit development and regul…
• Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Wetland Delineator, or similar license/certification or willingness to obtain
• This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) until early 2027, at which time relocation to Louisiana will be required - remote work not considered
• Ability to travel internationally if required
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed
• Ability to travel to various locations included but not limited to: Florida, Louisiana, California, Texas
• 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/…

Main duties

• Manage wetland permitting across multiple sites and Corps Districts in accordance with USACE guidelines and the 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual
• Prepare and submit Section 404/10 permits, including Individual Permits, Nationwide Permits, and Regional General Permits to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
• Ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other relevant EPA and federal/state environmental regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (USACE, EPA, state environmental departments) and coordinate agency meetings, site visits, and …
• Manage multiple environmental projects simultaneously, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, client communication, and quality control.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs across the U.S.: $140k a year (3,312 listings, 148 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,900 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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