Civil Engineer, Starbase Infrastructure (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP seeks a Civil Engineer for Starbase Infrastructure in Brownsville, Texas. You will design and build infrastructure to support SpaceX's mission, collaborating with a team to drive critical projects from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and has 2+ years of construction experience. You will manage project details while ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil technical experience with working knowledge in construction.
• Proficiency in pump design, storm water management, and grading.
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue design documentation for projects.
• Manage quality control, conflict resolution in the field.
• Prepare project schedules and cost estimates.

Skills

Civil technical experience

Communication skills

Understanding of electrical and surveying

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Civil Engineer, Starbase Infrastructure (Starship)

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

Civil Engineer, Starbase Infrastructure (Starship)

As a member of the Starship Infrastructure and Construction Team, you will work with a group of elite engineers to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at Starbase as well as other SpaceX Facilities. You will have the opportunity to drive positive changes in a fast‑paced 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 Starbase, South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island 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
• Collaborate with a multi‑discipline infrastructure project team by performing civil‑specific engineering, procurement, and construction activities for a variety of critical and fast‑paced company projects
• 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‑disciplinary contractor team
• Prepare cost estimates, project schedules, and project cost control reports
• 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 civil engineering or a related engineering discipline

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of civil technical experience with working knowledge in construction
• Proficiency in technical skills in pump design, 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) 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

• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed, based on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
• Valid driver’s license
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (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.

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.