Construction Project Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

34d

About The Position

As a Construction Project Engineer, you will design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, facilities and maintenance team, vendors, and internal partners/customers to support these goals. All SpaceX construction engineers serve additionally as project managers and supers – this is a construction management role per industry standards. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering or construction management
• 1+ years of construction experience

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
• Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost
• Experience with any of the following:
• Infrastructure development of any kind
• High power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems and/or cleanroom design
• Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available 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
• Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
• Valid driver’s license

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 new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

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