Spaceflight Facilities Construction Project Engineer

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas seeks a Construction Project Engineer, Structural to lead multi-discipline facilities for Starship integration. You’ll own projects end-to-end, manage schedules and costs, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to push rapid facility growth.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction or related roles, PE license preferred, and the ability to navigate complex approvals and field challenges. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• 2+ years of construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis.
• Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions based on objectives, risks, implications and cost.
• Experience with infrastructure development, high power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems and/or cleanroom design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery.
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office.
• Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner.
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control.
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time.
• Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project.
• Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals.
• Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals.
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status.
• Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance.
• Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise.
• Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed.
• Take on newprojects ad-hoc as the business needs

Skills

Construction project management

Design & analysis (electrical/mech/结构)

Analytical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas seeks a Construction Project Engineer, Structural to lead multi-discipline facilities for Starship integration. You’ll own projects end-to-end, manage schedules and costs, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to push rapid facility growth.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction or related roles, PE license preferred, and the ability to navigate complex approvals and field challenges. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.