Environmental Health And Safety Engineer
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction)”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsNCCCO Certification, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Field of studyMechanical Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety
Study levelBachelor's
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION)
As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Cape Canaveral’s future Starship spaceport infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and mechanical construction safety acumen with hands-on experience in crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment, welding, and heavy industrial steel fabrication. The candidate is highly skilled in both environmental and occupational safety fields and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team; job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and own the day-to-day EHS site management of a fast-paced, high impact construction project including the responsibilities below:
- Implement, enforce, and audit the site’s construction contractor EHS management program for SpaceX employees involved in or associated with contractor operations, ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for SpaceX
- Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on-site construction to identify, mitigate hazards, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies, with particular attention to crane, rigging, heavy equipment, welding, and fabrication activities
- Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects, with strong emphasis on mechanical construction activities
- Provide technical oversight and support for high-risk mechanical construction tasks including crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment use, welding, and heavy structural steel fabrication
- Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations
- Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees
- Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel, including technical training on cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, welding safety, and fabrication