Field Engineer (Site Development)

United States Digital Space LLC; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Field Engineer (Site Development) in McGregor, TX. You will oversee infrastructure development at the McGregor Rocket Development Facility and other company sites, coordinating multiple contractors and engineers to deliver projects on time.

The role requires field engineering experience, heavy equipment operation, and the ability to manage surveys, site layouts, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in construction or engineering with 2+ years in the field on construction projects (5+ years may substitute).
• 2+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Ability to read construction documents and interpret plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with contractors to keep schedules and critical paths on track.
• Plan construction activities with facility operators to avoid operational delays.
• Inspect contractor progress and ensure quality on critical operations.
• Provide site layout and record as-builts using GPS/Total Station; manage surveyors as needed.
• Ensure OSHA safety standards are followed on site.
• Develop project requirements, schedules, and cost estimates with internal stakeholders.
• Resolve field design and construction conflicts in real time.
• Safely operate earthmoving equipment to support infrastructure projects on-site.

Skills

Earthmoving equipment operation

Field layout & staking

Reading construction documents

Percent grade calculations

Topographic surveys (GPS/Total Station

Contractor coordination

Project coordination

Education

BS in Construction or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

GPS / Total Station

Job description

FIELD ENGINEER (SITE DEVELOPMENT)

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

As a member of the Texas Construction Projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the McGregor Rocket Development Facility as well as other the company Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish to make the the company campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in McGregor, Texas (Central Texas area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily coordination to contractors working across the entire facility and coordinate critical path work to maintain project schedules

• Plan construction activities with facility operators to avoid delays to facility operations

• Perform daily inspection and verification of contractors’ progress and observe critical operations to ensure quality

• Provide site layout to contractors and record as-built information with GPS and total station equipment, hire and manage independent surveyors as needed

• Ensure contractors follow site and OSHA safety standards while performing work

• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedules, and cost estimates before project implementation

• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

• Safely and efficiently operate earthmoving equipment to support various infrastructure projects across the site including streets and drainage construction/maintenance, utility installation, commercials pads, etc.(operating the heavy equipment will be a large part of this role in addition to the project coordination and oversight responsibilities)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in construction or engineering with 2+ years of experience working in the field on construction projects (5+ total years of commercial construction field engineering experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

• 2+ years of experience operating earth-moving/heavy equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience operating excavators, loaders, motor graders, dozers, and trenchers to design grades and elevations

• Experience in field layout and staking using tape measures, string lines, transit levels, and laser levels

• Proficiency in reading construction documents

• Proficiency in calculating percent grade, calculating volumes, and establishing and using site benchmarks

• Experience in performing topographic, construction staking, and as-builts using GPS and/or total station equipment

• Experience installing civil infrastructure such as underground dry and wet utilities and road construction

• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management

• Experience in directing work in the field between trades and contractors

• Experience in using AutoCAD or Autodesk Civil 3D

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

• Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)

• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

• Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces

• Valid driver’s license

• Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites (up to 25%)

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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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 the company’s Aff[i]?? or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*