CareerPlan

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction)

Cape Canaveral, FLFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-10-21
No visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Provide technical expertise and manage environmental, health, and safety programs for the construction of SpaceX's Starship spaceport infrastructure at Cape Canaveral.

Role type

Senior IC Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction)

Builds

Safe construction sites and infrastructure for SpaceX's Starship program

Domain

Aerospace construction / Heavy industrial safety

Required skills

Crane and rigging operations oversight, heavy equipment safety, welding safety, heavy industrial steel fabrication, hazard identification and mitigation, regulatory compliance (OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, EPA, RCRA, DOT), incident investigation, safety training development, job hazard assessments, PPE management, emergency response communication

Preferred skills

Mechanical engineering background, commercial/industrial construction safety experience, large general contractor support, critical lift management, NCCCO certification, Certified advanced rigger, CHST certification, CSP certification, bilingual English and Spanish, Building Codes and National Electric Code knowledge, machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs, hazardous material release management

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day EHS site management for high-impact construction projects; Implement, enforce, and audit contractor EHS management programs; Develop and maintain safety observations from hazard identification inspections; Collaborate on 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 construction personnel on safety training; Investigate and write reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases; Ensure compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations; Allocate resources to safety-related items.