Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX_Global; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead land development for the Starship launch pad. You will own site feasibility, grading, drainage, and utility design, coordinating with multi-discipline teams to meet ambitious project timelines.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and hands-on design experience with CAD tools, plus the ability to work onsite in a high-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting.
• Experience with CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D).

Responsibilities

• Own site feasibility and planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design.
• Perform calculations for grading, stormwater facilities, water quality, and underground utilities.
• Coordinate to obtain local, state, and federal permits for land development projects.
• Manage civil construction in the field, including quality control and contractor coordination.
• Interact with contractors, owners, and internal clients to define requirements, schedules, and costs.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real time in the field.

Skills

Site feasibility

Drainage design

Coordination

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Revit

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

CIVIL ENGINEER, LAND DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD)

As a member of the launch pad development team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure that will further enable orbital launch capability for the most powerful rocket in the world, Starship. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control
• 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 an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
• Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in technical skills in storm water management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
• Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical and surveying
• EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
• 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:

• This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville) and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
• Occasional travel may be required
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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 Aff or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].