Manager, MEP Engineering

SpaceX•College Station, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, MEP Engineering to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems through the full design-build lifecycle. The role owns safety, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance for MEP scope, from defining requirements and developing design packages through construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations. The manager coordinates internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors; oversees project controls and contracts; resolves field conflicts; reports project status; and mentors team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or another engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of professional experience in mechanical, electrical, or MEP engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership position.
Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Valid driver’s license.
Must meet applicable 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

Demonstrated complete project ownership in a field/hands-on role.
Integrated project delivery experience, including design, procurement, and construction.
Track record of successful results with fast-tracked industrial facility and infrastructure projects.
At least 2 years leading engineers, designers, or contractors.
Experience designing and delivering HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and electrical distribution systems for industrial or mission-critical facilities.
Advanced competency with project control tasks, including critical path scheduling, cost estimation, contingency and risk classification, and thorough cost analysis.
Advanced knowledge of construction contracting and procurement means and methods.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IMC, IPC, ASHRAE, and NFPA.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with load calculations, short-circuit/coordination/arc-flash studies, and duct/pipe design tools.
Experience with building management systems, controls, and commissioning of MEP systems.
Experience managing engineers, designers, and external A/E firms.
Willingness to travel occasionally based on specific project tasks.

Responsibilities

Assemble and lead a multidisciplinary team of MEP engineers, designers, technicians, consultants, and contractors throughout engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Own safety, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Work with internal operations and stakeholder teams to define project scope and MEP requirements.
Own basis of design, calculations, specifications, and drawing packages from concept through issued-for-construction and as-built stages.
Manage design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for HVAC, process mechanical, hydronics, electrical power distribution, lighting, grounding, plumbing, and building/process controls.
Plan, coordinate, and execute MEP construction and startup, including testing, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
Write, negotiate, and manage design and construction contracts with consultants and subcontractors for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls work.
Manage budgeting, scheduling, and general project controls for MEP scope.
Mentor team members in technical design, contract management, and project management.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field, including constructability, trade coordination, RFIs, and change management.
Report design and project status to stakeholders.