Manager, MEP Engineering

SpaceX; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Manager, MEP Engineering to lead a multi-discipline team across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in an industrial facility environment. You will own the design basis and drawings from concept to as-built, oversee testing and commissioning, and drive safe, cost-effective project execution.

Responsibilities include coordinating with operations, managing contracts, and mentoring engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical, electrical, or MEP engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead a multi-discipline team of MEP engineers, designers, technicians, consultants, and contractors throughout the full design-build lifecycle.
• Own basis of design, calculations, specifications, and drawing packages from concept through issued-for-construction and as-built.
• Manage design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports across HVAC, process mechanical, hydronics, electrical power distribution, lighting, grounding, plumbing, and building/process controls.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing MEP construction and startup, including testing, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
• Write, negotiate, and manage design and construction contracts with consultants and subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls.
• Accountable for budgeting, scheduling, and general project controls for MEP scope.

Skills

Leadership

Project ownership

Integrated delivery

Team mentorship

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Load calculations

Duct/pipe design tools

Job description

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.

MANAGER, MEP ENGINEERING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble and lead a multi-discipline team of MEP engineers, designers, technicians, consultants, and contractors throughout the full design-build lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Outcome owner for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Work with internal operations and stakeholder teams to define overall scope and specific MEP requirements.
• Own basis of design, calculations, specifications, and drawing packages from concept through issued-for-construction and as-built.
• Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports across HVAC, process mechanical, hydronics, electrical power distribution, lighting, grounding, plumbing, and building/process controls.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing MEP construction and startup, including testing, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
• Write, negotiate, and manage design and construction contracts with consultants and subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls.
• Accountable for budgeting, scheduling, and general project controls for MEP scope.
• Mentor team members in technical design, contract management, and project management.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field, including constructability, trade coordination, RFIs, and change management.
• Report design and project status to stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or other engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical, electrical, or MEP engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated complete project ownership in a field/hands‑on type role.
• Integrated project delivery experience, including design, procurement, and construction.
• Proven track record of successful results with fast‑tracked industrial facility and infrastructure projects.
• 2+ years leading engineers, designers, or contractors.
• Experience designing and delivering HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and electrical distribution systems for industrial or mission‑critical facilities.
• Advanced competency with project control tasks including critical path scheduling, cost estimation and contingency/risk classification, and thorough cost analysis skills.
• Advanced knowledge of construction contracting and procurement means and methods.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IMC, IPC, ASHRAE, and NFPA.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with load calculations, short‑circuit/coordination/arc‑flash studies, and duct/pipe design tools.
• Experience with building management systems, controls, and commissioning of MEP systems.
• Experience managing engineers, designers, and external A/E firms.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.

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.

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