Construction Project Engineer, Structural

SpaceX•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support the rapid development and construction of next-generation Starship vertical integration facilities. As the Starship launch cadence increases, these facilities will support new vehicle builds and reflight refurbishment across multiple sites. The role oversees construction projects from planning through completion, with responsibility for delivery on time and under budget. It includes managing multidisciplinary work in the field and office, coordinating with contractors and internal teams, resolving design and construction conflicts, obtaining approvals, and supporting building operations and space allocation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, architecture, or construction management.
At least 2 years of construction experience.
Ability to work at elevated heights and outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Ability to stand, lift, and carry moderately heavy materials or equipment weighing 15 to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in environments involving exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs.
Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Valid driver’s license.
Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis.
Ability to analyze problems and make timely, sound decisions based on objectives, risks, implications, and cost.
Experience with infrastructure development.
Experience with high-power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems, or cleanroom design.

Responsibilities

Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects, delivering on time and under budget.
Manage all aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects in the field and office.
Serve as the overall construction project manager and owner.
Perform project controls, including scheduling and cost control.
Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
Develop budgetary cost estimates based on preliminary project scope.
Gather proposals from architects, engineers, and contractors, and assign contracts after receiving all proposals.
Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals.
Coordinate project implementation and track project status.
Coordinate with end users and the facilities team on building operations and maintenance.
Develop tools and approaches to support enterprise-wide space allocation and adjudication.
Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed.
Take on additional projects as business needs arise.