Senior Electrical Construction Project Lead - Power & BESS

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

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Electrical Construction Project Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure for Starbase, TX. You will design, build, and activate power systems from high-voltage substations to low-voltage production, supporting Starship production, test, and launch operations.

You will work with vendors, utilities, and internal teams, delivering reliable, high-capacity power while serving as a construction manager and site lead under demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or power systems or related field.
• 5+ years in electrical construction, power systems, substations, BESS, or facilities electrical management.
• PE License (electrical) preferred for senior level roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of electrical construction projects (HV substations, transformers, switchgear, BESS, distribution, UPS, generators).
• Manage multi-discipline electrical construction projects in field and office; act as project manager and owner.
• Perform project control: scheduling, cost control, commissioning coordination.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

BESS

Project management

HV substations

PE license

Construction mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related field (civil/mechanical/construction mgmt) considered

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Electrical Construction Project Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure for Starbase, TX. You will design, build, and activate power systems from high-voltage substations to low-voltage production, supporting Starship production, test, and launch operations.

You will work with vendors, utilities, and internal teams, delivering reliable, high-capacity power while serving as a construction manager and site lead under demanding conditions.