Launch Site Civil Engineer - Concept to Construction

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Civil Engineer to identify future launch site locations, conduct due diligence, and lead conceptual site design for new pads. You will translate program needs into layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and access plans while coordinating with A/E firms and contractors.

The role requires hands-on field work, travel to sites, and strong communication across disciplines; a Civil PE or EIT is preferred, with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, or drafting (site development, grading, drainage, utilities).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Willingness to travel to candidate and active sites: frequent day trips and occasional longer stints.
• Strong communication: written, verbal, and the ability to negotiate with An/A/E or contractors without damaging relationships.
• Comfortable with rapidly changing roles and priorities in a high‑paced, ambiguous environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder); ability to obtain and maintain badging at government installations (Cape Canaveral SFS, KSC).
• Ability to perform hands‑on field work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, or at heights.

Responsibilities

• Support site identification and due diligence for future Blue Origin launch sites, including walking candidate sites, evaluating constraints (geotechnical, hydrology, flood, environmental, utilities, access), and building the case for or against.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Site development

Geotechnical/hydrology

Strong communication

Field measurements

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT/PE (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk BIM 360

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Civil Engineer to identify future launch site locations, conduct due diligence, and lead conceptual site design for new pads. You will translate program needs into layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and access plans while coordinating with A/E firms and contractors.

The role requires hands-on field work, travel to sites, and strong communication across disciplines; a Civil PE or EIT is preferred, with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.