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Environmental Engineer, Air Quality, Terafab

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Aug 05, 2026
What to Expect

We are buildingTerafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factoryatan unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof,optimizedfor rapid iteration andmaximumcompute density per square foot.

Tesla is seeking an Environmental Engineer, AirQualitytosupporttheAustinFab. You will support air permitting and compliance programs, performing complex technical work acrosspermittingstrategy, emissions analysis, andsustainingcomplianceassurance. You will manage external environmental consultants, serve as the internal air quality technical SME, andadvise business partners tomeet environmental performance and program goals.


What You'll Do
  • Support airpermittingend to endbyevaluatingmanufacturing processes and materials,identifyemission sources,calculatepotential to emit,assessregulatory applicability,prepareBACT analyses,recommendpermittingpaths, andmanageagency correspondence
  • Review new or modified equipment, facility changes, and programs against regulatory and Tesla requirements; recommend corrective actions to accountable stakeholders
  • Identifyand manage air compliance risk by tracking evolvingenvironmentallaws and regulations and applying Management of Change (MOC) and related tools on new and existing projects
  • Driveday-to-day air compliance, including recordkeeping, routine evaluations, periodic emissions and compliance reporting, and coordination of source testing with stakeholders
  • Support audits and inquiries from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
  • Develop, track, andmaintainSOPs and work instructions that keep air programs consistent and audit-ready
  • Lead or support incident analysis toidentifycausal factors and drive effective corrective actions

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ yearsof experiencein New Source Reviewand Title Vairpermitting and complianceassurancein Texasand/orsemiconductor industry, including managing regulatory inspections and agency interactions
  • Strong working knowledge of air quality laws and frameworks (CAA, NEPA, and applicable state requirements), including federal NESHAP/MACT/NSPS for complex manufacturing and R&D; chemical and/or semiconductor experience preferred
  • Proven ability to translate chemical and physical manufacturing processes intoaccurateemission inventories, air reports, and permit applications
  • Experience prioritizing work and delivering multi-workstream projects on aggressive timelines in a fast-changing environment
  • Clear, concise communicator who can engage leadership, engineering, Legal, production, and technical specialists
  • Strong analytical judgment with practical problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-priority time management 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
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