Environmental Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at xAI’s Memphis-area facilities.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation), Shelby County Health Department, and other relevant agencies.
• Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, providing clear guidance to leadership and engineering teams.
• Perform regular environmental audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage the hazardous materials and waste management program, including recordkeeping, tracking software, Tier II, TRI, and other required reporting.
• Maintain site operational compliance plans, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC), industrial wastewater discharge permits, and air emissions permits.
• Support planning for facility expansions, new equipment installations, and modifications to ensure they meet all permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and manage environmental contractors for permitting, testing, monitoring, and reporting. Review and maintain all associated documentation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operations, and facilities teams across the site to integrate environmental considerations into design and daily operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs (internship and project experience count).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in dynamic, high-growth industrial or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting (including combustion turbines and stationary sources), water usage and wastewater, stormwater management, and hazardous waste.
• Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Title V or synthetic minor permits.
• Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans.
• Proficiency handling technical data, emissions calculations, and regulatory interpretation to deliver practical, actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment while driving continuous improvement.