Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
About the RoleBase is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental, Health and Safety team (EH&S). The Environmental Engineer role will engage with both internal and external stakeholders to support permitting and regulatory compliance with company, state and federal requirements. This role will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of critical environmental programs and training across all disciplines including air quality, water quality, hazardous waste, and hazardous materials to ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations and internal and industry standards while promoting a culture of learning and operational excellence.
About this TeamMakers of the machines that power tomorrow. The Manufacturing Engineering team owns the interface between a proof of concept and a scalable, profitable product. Our team focuses on how a product can be built, defining the process technology and equipment solutions along the way. We are the feedback loop with the product design team to ensure designs are manufacturable both at cost and scale. The Manufacturing Engineering team owns every aspect of bringing the physical mechanisms of manufacturing a product into the factory.
What You’ll Do
Lead environmental management compliance including but not limited to: Air permits, Hazardous and Industrial Waste, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control (SPCC) inspections and management tasks
Lead environmental compliance assurance program and identify, assess, and control environmental risks to ensure Base operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Prepare and submit environmental reports including, but not limited to, Tier II Chemical Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and annual waste summary to state and federal agencies
Manage the hazardous and industrial waste compliance assurance program including completing waste determinations, classifications, profiles, and associated reports
Oversee water pollution prevention programs including construction and industrial stormwater pollution prevention, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) and wastewater discharge permits
Perform environmental inspections, support agency interactions, and utilize EHS systems and tools to issue recommendations and corrective actions to responsible stakeholders
Provide Environmental impacts training and education to employees at all applicable levels of the organization, including new hire orientation, ongoing training, and specialized training for high-risk activities
Support EH&S team initiatives and responsibilities including regulatory reports, inspections, or information requests; internal audits; emergency drills; management system improvements; and program development and assessments
Stay current on emerging Environmental regulations, trends, and best practices, and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders within the organization
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or an environmental-related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs and engineering design reviews
Previous experience preparing Tier II, hazardous waste, air emissions inventory reports
Experience supporting and managing regulatory/agency inspections and interactions including EPA, TCEQ, DOT, etc.
Foundational knowledge of EHS laws (EPCRA, RCRA, IFC, DOT, CAA, CWA, OSHA, etc.), regulations, and standards
Advanced knowledge in environmental data analytics and environmental pollution release calculations
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
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What We Do
Our mission at Base is to fix the power grid and enable affordable and reliable electricity for all. As America electrifies, our outdated power systems strain leaving families vulnerable to outages and rising costs. Base deploys home batteries that maintain household power during outages while stabilizing the grid day-to-day.
By creating a distributed energy storage network across Texas, we're making electricity more reliable & affordable, and laying the foundation for energy abundance at scale.
Why Work With Us
We are building America’s Next-Generation Power Company; the first engineering-led, technology-focused, R&D-driven electricity company. We are a team of tenacious engineers, operators, and creatives who have solved hard problems. If you’re passionate about tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time, now is the time to join us.
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