Sr. Civil Engineer, Site Development & Utilities (Starship)

SR. CIVIL ENGINEER, SITE DEVELOPMENT & UTILITIES (STARSHIP)

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starbase Production and Launch Facility as well as other SpaceX facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive progress in the field, spearhead projects beyond one specialty, and impact positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks and projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as project lead for large capital projects, including but not limited to civil infrastructure in Starbase. This will include a mix of self-performing design and plan production while utilizing consultant engineering resources as needed. Since SpaceX performs most prime contractor roles internally, duties will carry through the procurement and construction phases, with tons of field time and contractor interactions
• Develop and issue design documentation and drawings for aerospace, industrial, and commercial-type land development and utility infrastructure projects
• Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
• Drive the coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
• Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field, including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in civil engineering supporting the design and construction of wet utilities for commercial, industrial, or municipal projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast, data-driven decisions
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals, even with partial information. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
• Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
• Succeeded in multiple endeavors at once. Maybe you worked through college, were a student athlete, or demonstrated strong work or academic performance in multiple fields
• Demonstrated rapid growth. You’ve held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization, were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace, and accomplished something meaningfully difficult early in your career
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
• Knowledge of processes of governing permitting agencies such as building departments and/or environmental agencies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Civil Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.