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Environmental Engineer

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Sep 04, 2025
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking an ambitiousEnvironmentalEngineer to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The Environmental Engineer will report directly to the Senior Environmental Manager and will support environmental compliance programsfor TexasManufacturing sites.

They will support day-to-day operations and associated environmental aspects/impacts to reduce environmental risk, assure environmental compliance, andseekand capitalize on opportunities to reduce environmental footprint of Texasmanufacturingoperations.

The Environmental Engineer will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader EHS and Infrastructure teams. This individual willmonitorand analyze the developing trends and changes in regulatory waste compliance laws, rules and regulationsandassure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal and industry standards.


What You'll Do
  • Prepare environmental reports for Giga Texas, including Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI), Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports to US EPA, and waste data to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
  • Assist Texas manufacturing sites in determining applicability of TRI reporting thresholds and activities, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to gather consumption data and estimate waste releases, storage, treatment, and transfer for Form R summary and reporting
  • Support the Hazardous and Industrial Waste Compliance Assurance Program for Texas manufacturing sites in coordination with the Texas Hazardous and Industrial Waste Operations Manager
  • Participate in engineering design reviews, providing feedback to achieve environmental compliance
  • Implement Tesla's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Assurance Program at Texas manufacturing sites as applicable
  • Assist with implementing Pollution Prevention (P2) practices and preparing/maintaining P2 plans and corresponding regulatory reports
  • Prepare content for environmental management training for inclusion in Tesla Learning Management System (LMS) or live training sessions

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or an environmental-related discipline,or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs and engineering design reviews in Texas
  • Previous experience preparing Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and Hazardous and Industrial Waste compliance and reporting in Texas
  • 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 environment
  • Foundational knowledge of EHS laws (EPCRA, RCRA, IFC, DOT, CAA, CWA, OSHA, etc.), regulations, and standards
  • Advanced knowledge in environmental data analytics and environmental pollution release calculations

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
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