Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure)

The role

You will design, build, and activate infrastructure to enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. You will work with the Starship Launch Engineering team on aerospace, industrial, and commercial land development projects.

What you will do

• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for land development projects
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, stormwater control, water quality, and underground utilities
• Drive coordination and design to obtain local, state, and federal permits
• Manage civil aspects of construction projects in the field
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop requirements, schedule, and cost estimates
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or drafting
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be available to work extended hours on occasion

Nice to have

• Proficiency in technical skills in storm water management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
• Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical and surveying
• EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management

Before you apply

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required autho

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.