Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction Safety)

About this role

SpaceX seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to manage construction safety operations at the Cape Canaveral Starship spaceport facility. The role requires overseeing contractor EHS programs, conducting hazard assessments, and providing technical expertise in high-risk mechanical construction activities including crane operations, welding, and steel fabrication.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day EHS site management and contractor compliance for construction projects
• Conduct hazard identification inspections and develop safety observations for facilities and equipment
• Develop job hazard assessments, PPE requirements, and health & safety policies for construction sites
• Provide technical oversight for crane, rigging, welding, and heavy equipment operations
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and spills to determine root causes and corrective actions
• Deliver safety training to construction personnel on mechanical construction hazards

What they're looking for

• Construction safety management and OSHA/NFPA/NIOSH compliance
• Crane and rigging operations expertise
• Heavy equipment and welding safety knowledge
• Hazard assessment and job safety analysis
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Federal and state environmental regulations interpretation
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Technical writing and documentation

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge space infrastructure projects at SpaceX
• Fast-paced, high-impact construction environment
• Integrated team collaboration across multiple programs
• Opportunity to influence safety culture at major aerospace facility

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience managing EHS programs on large commercial or industrial construction projects, particularly involving crane and rigging operations.
• Walk us through how you would conduct a hazard assessment for a steel fabrication and erection project, and what controls you would recommend.