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Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

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Design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad. Responsibilities include site feasibility, storm water management, and project management.
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CIVIL ENGINEER, LAND DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD)

As a member of the launch pad development team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure that will further enable orbital launch capability for the most powerful rocket in the world, Starship. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control
  • Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
  • Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
  • Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field; including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
  • Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 2+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
  • Basic proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Proficiency in technical skills in storm water management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
  • Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical and surveying
  • EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville) and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
  • Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com

Top Skills

Autocad
Civil3D
Revit

SpaceX Austin, Texas, USA Office

Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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