Civil Engineer

SpaceX; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Civil Engineer (Site Development) to design, build, and activate infrastructure for the McGregor Rocket Development Facility and other SpaceX sites. You will own tasks from concept through completion, ensuring a world‑class campus to support missions beyond Earth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 1 year of civil design experience, with preference for AutoCAD/Civil3D proficiency and strong coordination capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 1+ years of professional civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, design documents, and reports for land development projects (aerospace/industrial/commercial).
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, stormwater facilities, water quality, and utilities.
• Obtain permits from local, state, and federal authorities related to land development and utilities.
• Manage civil aspects of construction in the field, including quality control and contractor coordination.
• Interface with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to establish requirements, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.

Skills

Coordination

Site development

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofofenabling human life on Mars.

CIVIL ENGINEER (SITE DEVELOPMENT)

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the McGregor Rocket Development Facility as well as other SpaceX Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in McGregor, Texas (Central Texas area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type land development projects
• Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
• Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
• Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field; including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil3D
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type land development projects
• Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
• Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
• Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field; including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Role may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE
• Ability to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX sites when needed (up to 30%)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affinity Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].