Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction)

The role

You will provide technical expertise and implement environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Cape Canaveral’s Starship spaceport infrastructure. This role involves overseeing day-to-day EHS site management for high-impact construction projects.

What you will do

• Implement, enforce, and audit the site's construction contractor EHS management program
• Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections
• Collaborate with leadership to complete job hazard assessments and establish PPE requirements
• Provide technical oversight for high-risk mechanical construction tasks
• Monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards
• Develop recommendations for remedial actions
• Educate and provide safety training to construction personnel
• Investigate and write reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases
• Develop and maintain compliance with EPA, RCRA, DOT and other regulatory agencies
• Ensure resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in mechanical engineering or occupational health and safety
• Experience in general construction health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects
• Background supporting a large general contractor
• Experience with health and safety for critical lifts, crane & rigging
• NCCCO certification
• Certified advanced rigger
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proficient with the management of high-risk activities including steel fabrication and erection, welding, crane and rigging operations, heavy equipment, electrical safety, excavation, confined space,
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.