Environmental Engineer, Air Quality

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a dynamic environmental professional to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS) to support various environmental permitting and compliance programs across Tesla’s global operations. Reporting to the Air Quality Program Manager, the Environmental Engineer will be responsible for performing complex technical work in air quality permitting and compliance projects. They will also manage external environmental consultants, serve as the internal environmental technical subject matter expert, and advise and influence internal business partners in order 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

• Support air permitting activities including but not limited to evaluating manufacturing processes and materials, identifying air emission sources, calculating potential emissions, evaluating regulatory applicability, preparing BACT analysis, recommending permitting options, and managing agency correspondence
• Assist in planning for changes in physical facilities, reviewing new or modified equipment and new programs to meet regulatory and company requirements; and recommend corrective actions to responsible stakeholders as necessary
• Identify, assess, and control environmental/compliance risks by monitoring and analyzing the developing trends and changes in laws/rules/regulations and utilizing Management of Change (MOC) and other tracking tools for new and existing projects
• Ensure Tesla operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations including recordkeeping, routine compliance evaluations, periodic air emissions and compliance reporting, and air emission source testing coordination with stakeholders (as needed)
• Support audits and inquiries from regulatory federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies
• Develop, track, report, and/or manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions
• Perform incident analysis to determine causal factors and the most appropriate corrective actions

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 - 7 years experience with NSR and Title V permitting and compliance tasks across multiple jurisdictions including but not limited to Texas and California; and managing regulatory/agency inspections
• Strong foundational knowledge of air quality laws (CAA, CEQA, NEPA, etc.), regulations, and standards including knowledge of federal NESHAP/MACT/NSPS requirements related to complex manufacturing and R&D facilities; chemical and/or semiconductor manufacturing/R&D experience desirable
• Demonstrated experience to understand various chemical and physical manufacturing processes and develop accurate emission inventories for air emissions reports and permit applications
• 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
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and deliver clear, compelling, and concise messages to diverse audiences including leadership, production employees, engineers, legal counsel, and technical specialists in a multi-disciplinary and global environment
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and adapt to changing business needs utilizing analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills