Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

The role

You will work with a group of engineers to design, build, and activate infrastructure for orbital launch capability. This includes developing drawings, performing calculations, and managing civil aspects of construction projects in the field.

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
• Perform quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
• 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 checks for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE

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 checks for Cape Canaveral
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depar

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.