Starship Launch Pad Civil Engineer: Land Development

SpaceX_Global; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead land development for the Starship launch pad. You will own site feasibility, grading, drainage, and utility design, coordinating with multi-discipline teams to meet ambitious project timelines.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and hands-on design experience with CAD tools, plus the ability to work onsite in a high-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting.
• Experience with CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D).

Responsibilities

• Own site feasibility and planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design.
• Perform calculations for grading, stormwater facilities, water quality, and underground utilities.
• Coordinate to obtain local, state, and federal permits for land development projects.
• Manage civil construction in the field, including quality control and contractor coordination.
• Interact with contractors, owners, and internal clients to define requirements, schedules, and costs.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real time in the field.

Skills

Site feasibility

Drainage design

Coordination

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Revit

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead land development for the Starship launch pad. You will own site feasibility, grading, drainage, and utility design, coordinating with multi-discipline teams to meet ambitious project timelines.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and hands-on design experience with CAD tools, plus the ability to work onsite in a high-paced, safety-conscious environment.