Job Description
Associate Environmental Engineer Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Nevada, Sparks 1 Electric Avenue (Show on map) Apr 21, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking an ambitiousAssociate Environmental Engineerto support the Gigafactory Nevadacampus.
The Associate Environmental Engineer will report directly to the Sr. Environmental Engineerand will support environmental compliance programs for Nevada Manufacturing sites. TheAssociateEnvironmentalEngineer 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 analyzeoperational,facilityanddata collectiontrends and aspectsto ensureconformance to internal andexternal requirements, as well asto supportopportunities for continuous improvement. The candidate will develop,implementand continuouslyimprove programs within the EHS Management Systemframework.
They will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safetyrequirementsandensureconformance to ISO 14001 and
ISO 45001
standards. What You'll Do
Prepare, update, andmaintainDischarge Monitoring Reports forrelevant water permits,Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Reclaim Water Management Plans (RWP), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
Support Air Permit Evaluations and Compliance Recordkeeping & Monitoring
Support EPCRA environmental report preparation, including Toxic Chemical Release Inventory and Tier II (Hazardous Materials Storage Permit)
Support the completion of waste classifications for new waste streams, sample coordinating & data analysis
Manage the chemical inventory auditing program by partnering with EHS and production stakeholders as well as administering chemical approval process using established procedures
Prepareenvironmental pollution release calculationsand develop, track, and report environmentalmetrics What You'll Bring
Degree inEnvironmentalEngineering,ChemicalEngineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience
0-2 years of experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs and related projects
Experiencepreparing air permit applications, airpermitrecordkeeping, orenvironmental reports
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills 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: 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