Civil Engineer, Land Development – High-Impact Facility

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

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Civil Engineer for land development as part of the Starlink project. The role focuses on planning and executing heavy civil and utility work for a production facility, with collaboration across disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure.

You will drive projects from conception to completion. Responsibilities include producing drawings and reports, performing grading and drainage calculations, and managing permitting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting.
• 4+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting is preferred.
• EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for land development and utility projects.
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, stormwater facilities, and water distribution.
• Coordinate permits with local, state, and federal agencies as needed.
• Manage civil aspects of construction in the field: QC, conflict resolution, multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Interact with contractors and internal clients to develop requirements, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

WaterCAD

PCSWMM

Project management

Permitting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT or PE license

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Civil Engineer for land development as part of the Starlink project. The role focuses on planning and executing heavy civil and utility work for a production facility, with collaboration across disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure.

You will drive projects from conception to completion. Responsibilities include producing drawings and reports, performing grading and drainage calculations, and managing permitting processes.