Manager, MEP Engineering

SpaceX•College Station, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, MEP Engineering to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering teams across the full design-build lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning. The manager owns the safety, cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance of MEP systems and works with operations and stakeholder teams to establish project scope and requirements. The role oversees MEP design documentation and delivery, construction and startup, contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls. It also includes mentoring team members, resolving field design and construction conflicts, and reporting project status to stakeholders. The position may require exposure to fumes, odors, and noise, extended hours and weekends when needed, occasional travel, independent work, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export authorization requirements.

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.
Ability to work independently.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated complete project ownership in a field or 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 in project controls, including critical path scheduling, cost estimation, contingency and risk classification, and 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, and arc-flash studies, and duct and 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 for 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.
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 across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls.
Manage budgeting, scheduling, and general project controls for MEP scope.
Mentor team members in technical design, contract management, and project management.
Resolve field design and construction conflicts, including constructability, trade coordination, RFIs, and change management.
Report design and project status to stakeholders.