Sr. Environmental Engineer Tesla Motors, Inc. 72000 - 156600 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Lathrop Sep 26, 2026

What to Expect Tesla is seeking a dynamic Sr. Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The role will support environmental compliance at manufacturing sites in Lathrop, CA. Reporting to the Sr. Environmental Manager for Bay Area Manufacturing, this role will be responsible for performing complex technical work in a wide range of environmental programs, including air quality compliance and permitting, chemical inventory and waste reporting, and storm water and wastewater compliance. This individual will serve as the internal subject matter expert and advise and influence internal business partners to achieve environmental performance goals. Be part of the Tesla EHS Team that builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Global Tesla Organization. What You'll Do

Identify, assess, and control environmental risks and assure that Tesla operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Manage air emissions permitting for new and modified emission sources and air permit compliance including recordkeeping, air emission source testing, and periodic air emissions and compliance reporting

Characterize and classify wastes and maintain processes to assure safe, cost-effective, and compliant waste management

Prepare hazardous materials and waste reports including Hazardous Materials Business Plans, biennial hazardous waste reports, and Toxic Chemical Release Inventory reports

Manage compliance with storm water and waste water discharge permits and regulations

Lead and manage the Lathrop casting operation's

ISO 14001

environmental management system and certification and support obtaining Aluminum Stewardship Initiative Certification What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting environmental risk management and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environment

Experience managing regulatory/agency inspections and communications

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, global environment

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $156,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.