The Environmental Engineer will support operations and expansion of xAI’s large‑scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in Memphis. The role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance, mitigating risks, optimizing resource use, and maintaining regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
Environmental Engineer at xAI
On-site - Memphis, TN
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Skills
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline (preferred)
- Experience in dynamic, high-growth industrial or data center environments (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting, water usage, 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 (preferred)
- Hands‑on experience with SWPPPs, BMPs, industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans (preferred)
- Proficiency handling technical data, emissions calculations, and regulatory interpretation to deliver practical solutions (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment while driving continuous improvement (preferred)
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background checks or site access credentials
- Relocation support available for candidates not already local
- Position may occasionally require extended hours or weekend work during critical project phases or audits
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, 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, and 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
Technologies
SWPPPSPCCTier II reportingTRIair emissions permitsindustrial wastewater permittingbest management practices (BMPs)
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