Senior Electrical Design Engineer (PE) – EPC Transmission

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead the electrical design of large EPC transmission and generation projects at Starbase. You will own designs from concept through commissioning, mentor engineers, and ensure constructible, code-compliant solutions that meet aggressive timelines.

This on-site role requires relocation to Brownsville/Starbase area with deep experience in 69 kV+ transmission, substations, and grid interconnection, collaborating with utilities, EPCs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Active PE license to stamp electrical plans.
• 8+ years in electric utility engineering with design, spec development, and permitting/interconnection.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technical owner for transmission and generation design packages and confirm readiness for procurement and construction.
• Direct large EPC efforts covering high-voltage transmission, substations, switchyards, and generation facilities from concept to commissioning.
• Develop standardized design criteria, specifications, drawing templates, and checklists for constructible, code-compliant docs.
• Provide leadership with design maturity, long-lead equipment, permitting, constructibility, and sequencing readiness.
• Own construction-phase technical interface: respond to RFIs, disposition field changes, and support commissioning.
• Interface with utilities, ERCOT processes, and authorities having jurisdiction on interconnection and permitting.
• Resolve issues across disciplines and push designs that are safe, reliable, and buildable.
• Stay current on NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and Texas utility practice; mentor engineers and align with standards.

Skills

Transmission & generation design

EPC project leadership

Technical mentorship

PE license

High-voltage design

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

ETAP

SKM

Job description

SpaceX in Texas seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead the electrical design of large EPC transmission and generation projects at Starbase. You will own designs from concept through commissioning, mentor engineers, and ensure constructible, code-compliant solutions that meet aggressive timelines.

This on-site role requires relocation to Brownsville/Starbase area with deep experience in 69 kV+ transmission, substations, and grid interconnection, collaborating with utilities, EPCs, and