Mechanical Facilities Engineer - Industrial HVAC & Systems

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Facilities (Starlink) in Bastrop, TX to design, optimize, and maintain HVAC, plumbing, and building systems across the site. You will lead upgrades and coordinate maintenance to support safe, efficient operations.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in industrial HVAC/plumbing design and maintenance, and familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and IBC codes. Travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems.
• Experience with clean-room design and environmental control is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of facility mechanical components and systems including HVAC, plumbing, and building structures.
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions
• Drive mechanical system improvement projects using design change requests and advanced detection methods
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain mechanical systems
• Provide mechanical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers
• Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

AutoCAD/Revit (beginner)

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Facilities (Starlink) in Bastrop, TX to design, optimize, and maintain HVAC, plumbing, and building systems across the site. You will lead upgrades and coordinate maintenance to support safe, efficient operations.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in industrial HVAC/plumbing design and maintenance, and familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and IBC codes. Travel and extended hours may be required.