Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX • Brownsville, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the launch pad development team, the Civil Engineer will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure for Starship. The position is based onsite in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area); remote work is not considered. Occasional travel may be required, and extended hours and weekends may be needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting.
• Experience using a CAD software design package, such as Revit or AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required.
• Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces, use an air-purifying respirator, operate heavy equipment and machinery, and perform the listed physical requirements.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Technical proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development-related designs.
• Understanding of other disciplines, such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.
• Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, stormwater management, grading, drainage, utility design, and erosion and sediment control.
• Perform calculations for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities.
• Coordinate and develop designs needed to obtain local, state, and federal permits for land development and utility construction projects.
• Manage civil aspects of construction projects in the field, including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team.
• Work with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedules, and cost estimates before project implementation.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level