Construction Project Engineer

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 104,960 - 170,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Meal perks and onsite amenities

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Construction Project Engineer in Long Beach to support the design and build of human-rated space station systems. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Construction Project Manager and enables production teams to operate required equipment and machinery to fulfill the company’s mission.

The candidate will assist in project implementation, coordinate with executives, obtain bids, review plans, manage costs, and maintain documentation, RFIs, and vendor vetting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
• BS in engineering preferred; aerospace facilities experience valued.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of project implementation as needed.
• Create and participate in meetings and presentations with executive leadership.
• Obtain multiple bids from competing contractors by creating scopes of work.
• Perform job walk‑downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured.
• Review plans and other technical documents.
• Answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project.
• Monitor costs and project progress.
• Maintain control of all project documentation.
• Create, manage and track RFIs from the field to the architect/engineer of record.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Plan comprehension

Communication

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Space industry awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Engineering

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware‑rich and low‑cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi‑module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven‑1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all‑in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Construction Project Engineer, reporting to the Construction Project Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human‑rated space stations. This position will enable production teams to operate equipment and machinery required to complete the company’s mission.

This will be a full‑time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of project implementation as needed
• Create and take part in meetings and presentations with executive leadership
• Obtain multiple bids from competing contractors by creating scopes of work
• Perform job walk‑downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured
• Review plans and other technical documents
• Answer questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project
• Monitor costs and project progress
• Maintain control of all project documentation
• Create, manage and track RFIs from the field to the architect/engineer of record

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in any engineering discipline
• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in‑writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
• Comfortable working in a high‑stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range: California $104,960 – $170,846 USD

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full‑time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non‑exempt staff with the ability to cash‑out unused vacation annually; paid parental leave; short and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; access to a 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; personalized mental health care through Spring Health; and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee and onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinners remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high‑quality meals for employees.

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.