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Freelance Environmental Health Safety Engineer Jobs

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental ...

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$72K - $95K/yr

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivatedEHS professionalto join our Business Operations team. This role is critical in delivering proactive ...

... engineers regarding facilities, chemicals and other workplace health and safety related matters ... Experience in Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations (hazardous waste, air, stormwater, chemicals)

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance environmental health safety engineer in the United States is $85,964.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Environmental Health Safety EngineerEnvironmental Health Safety Specialist
CredentialsCertifications like NEBOSH, OSHA, CSP often preferred; freelance status may require self-marketing skillsTypically holds OSHA, NEBOSH, or similar certifications; employed full-time or part-time
Work EnvironmentVaries by client; projects on-site, remote, or consultingUsually in corporate, industrial, or healthcare settings
Employer/Industry UsageIndependent contractor serving multiple clients across industriesEmployed by organizations to ensure compliance and safety standards

Freelance Environmental Health Safety Engineers work independently, often on diverse projects, requiring self-management and client acquisition skills. In contrast, Environmental Health Safety Specialists are typically employed by organizations, focusing on ongoing safety compliance within a specific company or industry.

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Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

SpaceX

Memphis, TN

$70K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


SpaceX rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER

As part of the SpaceX EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in the implementation of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the construction, expansion, and operation of SpaceX's advanced AI infrastructure and large-scale compute facilities. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both environmental and occupational safety, hands-on, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. We work as a tightly integrated team, and responsibilities will include supporting other programs to ensure the overall success of SpaceX's mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
  • Collaborate with department leadership, engineering teams, and facility managers to complete job hazard assessments and implement robust health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards and develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety standards are not met.
  • Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT, and other environmental and transportation agencies.
  • Work closely with AI hardware engineers, construction teams, and operations technicians to perform detailed safety reviews of complex operations involving high-power systems, cooling infrastructure, and hazardous materials to ensure safe execution.
  • Lead or assist in all aspects of incident investigations, including initial response, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and closure.
  • Implement and develop safety and health programs, including but not limited to:
    • OSHA general industry and construction standards
    • HAZCOM, hazmat handling, cryogenics, high-pressure and high-voltage systems
    • Confined space, fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, and electrical safety
  • Develop practical safety solutions to resolve EHS hazards/concerns within cost and schedule constraints, following the safety hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE) to keep risks to personnel, property, and the environment within acceptable boundaries.
  • Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, chemical spills, power events, etc.).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs, ideally in high-tech manufacturing, data centers, or industrial construction environments.

PREFFERED SKILLS AND EXPEREINCE:

  • Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or aerospace) with emphasis on occupational health and safety.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification.
  • Knowledge of process safety management, high-power electrical systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, and chemical delivery systems common in large-scale compute facilities.
  • Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This is an on-site position and will require relocation to the Memphis, TN area (or designated SpaceX facility) if not already local.
  •  Position may occasionally require extended hours, weekends, or on-call support during critical construction or operational phases.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any necessary security clearances or background checks required for access to SpaceX facilities.

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Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US