Civil Engineer, Site Development — Grading & Permits

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Civil Engineer to lead site diligence, produce site plans, and manage permits for new sites and generation pads. You will coordinate with utilities, substation layouts, drainage designs and driveways, ensuring plans meet regulatory and internal standards.

The role emphasizes reviewer duties for consultant plans and managing surveying and geotechnical partners. Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree with 1+ years in design or project management, and possess knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or project management.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil site diligence for prospective sites: topography, floodplain, drainage, soils and geotechnical conditions, access, utilities, zoning constraints and buildable area.
• Produce and own conceptual and preliminary site plans, including substation and generation pads, transmission corridors, roads and footprints.
• Run local project applications, including site plans, plats, grading, drainage, floodplain, driveway and building permits.
• Define water supply, wastewater and fuel delivery infrastructure needs and coordinate with providers.
• Act as primary reviewer of plan sets from internal teams and consultants for stamping and submission.
• Manage contract surveyors, geotechnical firms and civil consultants; oversee scopes and schedules.

Skills

Storm water management

Hydraulics

Hydrological analysis

Grading

Site development

Electrical understanding

Piping knowledge

Surveying knowledge

Project management

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related

EIT or PE license

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Civil Engineer to lead site diligence, produce site plans, and manage permits for new sites and generation pads. You will coordinate with utilities, substation layouts, drainage designs and driveways, ensuring plans meet regulatory and internal standards.

The role emphasizes reviewer duties for consultant plans and managing surveying and geotechnical partners. Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree with 1+ years in design or project management, and possess knowledge