Engineering Manager — Ultrapure Water & Wastewater

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of large-scale ultrapure water and wastewater treatment plants at the Bastrop, TX site. You will manage cross-functional teams across process, civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, coordinating with external EPC contractors to meet aggressive timelines and budgets.

The role demands a strong background in UPW and wastewater treatment for high-growth, high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline
• 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design, construction, and operations for industrial facilities
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams
• Advanced degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering, or material science
• 5+ years of experience leading large cross-functional teams and external contractors on greenfield projects
• 5+ years of experience in high-growth and high-volume manufacturing environments (e.g., solar, semiconductors, batteries)
• Deep expertise in advanced treatment technologies and chemicals associated with semiconductor/photovoltaic manufacturing effluents
• Hands-on experience with zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) systems, including thermal evaporators and crystallizers
• Proficiency in process simulation software, P&ID development, and equipment sizing
• Familiarity with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and DCS systems supporting process automation
• Experience managing $50M+ budgets on rapid timelines with impeccable safety record
• Strong knowledge of US environmental regulations and permitting processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of UPW and wastewater treatment facilities, from conceptual design through commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NPDES)
• Support wastewater treatment systems for vertically integrated manufacturing lines
• Ensure 100% compliance with ultra-pure water reuse goals and hazardous waste minimization
• Develop and manage design specifications for advanced treatment processes
• Lead cross-functional teams for ZLD systems, including RO, evaporation, and crystallization systems
• Oversee and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external EPC contractors
• Grow a high-output multi-disciplinary organization for fast build out and turn-on of multiple UPW and wastewater plants
• Manage operational teams post-commissioning with predictive maintenance, SCADA/PLC automation
• Ensure safety-first culture, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments for hazardous waste
• Interface with regulatory agencies, conduct permitting, and prepare technical reports/due diligence for environmental audits

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of large-scale ultrapure water and wastewater treatment plants at the Bastrop, TX site. You will manage cross-functional teams across process, civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, coordinating with external EPC contractors to meet aggressive timelines and budgets.

The role demands a strong background in UPW and wastewater treatment for high-growth, high-volume