Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starbase Infrastructure - Louisiana)

The role

You will design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure for Starship. You will manage site feasibility, grading, drainage, and utility design while coordinating with contractors and regulatory agencies.

What you will do

• Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control
• Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
• Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits
• Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
• Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D)
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Travel up to 75 % required
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day

Nice to have

• 3+ years of large-scale land development experience
• 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
• Engineer In Training 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

• Relocation to Louisiana will be required in early 2027
• Remote work not considered
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities

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. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.