Sr. Architectural Designer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

3d•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the SpaceX Construction & Engineering team you will be directly responsible for translating engineering and production requirements into executable plans. You will also manage and update campus maps and individual building drawings as the needs of the business evolve. You will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. This position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in design, architecture or other technical discipline.
5+ years of experience creating architectural construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details.
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and Revu Bluebeam.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect in California.
Experience in construction, project management, and tenant improvement.
Direct field experience with day to day management of aerospace, heavy industrial or large commercial construction projects.
Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade.
Able to read instructions and construction plans.
Knowledge of basic construction and engineering principles and methods.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines.
Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems.
Familiarity with National Electric Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code.

Responsibilities

Develop and modify preliminary equipment layouts based on customer input.
Produce documents to assist with securing construction contractor bids.
Create as-built documents for projects after completion of construction.
Integrate 3rd party vendor drawings into existing building drawing sets.
Convert files from Teamcenter, Sketch-up, Revu Bluebeam, PDF, or others into Revit and AutoCAD.
Perform feasibility assessments of proposed projects from architectural, fire/life safety, structural, and MEP standpoint.
Provide baseline preconstruction services, including preliminary budget estimates/schedules.
Liaise end user project requests with external design consultants and internal construction/facilities groups.
Steer external design consultants towards completed construction plan sets for execution.
Coordinate permit acquisition/closeout with the City of Hawthorne.