Construction Project Engineer, MEP

SpaceX•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Project Engineer, MEP, to support the rapid development and construction of next-generation Starship vertical integration facilities. These facilities will support Starship vehicle builds and reflight refurbishment across multiple sites as launch cadence increases. The role manages multidisciplinary construction projects through their full lifecycle, coordinating field and office work, project controls, contractors, internal stakeholders, approvals, and building operations. The position may also support enterprise space-allocation and real-estate planning needs, and take on ad-hoc projects as business needs arise.

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 and lift or carry moderately heavy materials or equipment weighing 15 to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in environments involving exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Availability for 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 U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

5 or more 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 projects through their full lifecycle, delivering them 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.
Coordinate 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 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 space allocation and adjudication.
Coordinate real-estate planning and management functions as needed.
Take on ad-hoc projects as business needs require.