Lead MEP Design Engineer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of SpaceX’s critical infrastructure team, the Lead MEP Design Engineer helps design, build, activate, and maintain advanced manufacturing facilities. The role leads a multidisciplinary group of engineers in designing, building, and activating infrastructure that enables orbital launch capability. It involves managing multiple projects and solving complex problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with autonomy across the work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of professional engineering experience focused on the design or build of structural infrastructure.
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Ability to relocate if not already local to the Hawthorne, California area; the position is not remote or hybrid.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends occasionally when needed.
Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.
To meet ITAR requirements, be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI Code 318, ASCE 7, and the International Building Code (IBC).
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs, or similar analysis software.
Knowledge of permitting agency processes, such as those of building departments or environmental agencies.
Knowledge of other disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management.
Experience with project delivery phases including conceptual layouts and high-level trade studies; detailed engineering design and development; requests for proposals or quotes and contract issuance; construction supervision through completion; and punch lists and certificates of occupancy with building officials.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineers and third-party engineers of record throughout civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Perform civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete.
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, calculations, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects.
Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients.
Provide onsite engineering inspections and field observations.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
Provide technical engineering support and information to ensure construction and maintenance comply with standards, codes, and specifications.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under company policy.