Owner's Rep Civil Engineer – Launch Pad Development

BLUE ORIGIN; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Civil Design Oversight Engineer to lead design reviews for launch pads, acting as the sponsor's representative to external consultants, and providing on-site construction support. The role requires field presence, rapid decision-making, and collaboration across structural, mechanical, electrical, and fluids disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and readiness to travel to development sites, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, design review, or construction engineering support (site development, grading, drainage, utilities).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Willingness to travel to current-development launch sites: frequent day trips and occasional longer stints.
• Strong communication: written, verbal, and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable with rapidly changing roles in a high-paced environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government badges at Cape Canaveral SFS, KSC.
• Ability to perform hands-on field work in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Own civil design oversight for launch pads currently in development and review design milestones for conformance to requirements.
• Act as the owner's rep to outside consultants; drive technical direction and resolve cross-discipline conflicts in real time.
• Provide engineering support during construction; walk the site, answer RFIs, and manage as-built discrepancies.
• Produce sketch-level and spot-check civil design in AutoCAD Civil 3D to support fast construction changes.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and fluids teams to maintain a coherent multi-disciplinary design.
• Support permitting and regulatory work on active pads; SWPPP compliance and dewatering permit management.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong communication

Field construction support

Ability to travel

Badge eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

EIT or PE license (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk BIM 360

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Civil Design Oversight Engineer to lead design reviews for launch pads, acting as the sponsor's representative to external consultants, and providing on-site construction support. The role requires field presence, rapid decision-making, and collaboration across structural, mechanical, electrical, and fluids disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and readiness to travel to development sites, with the ability to