Civil Engineer, Water Resources

The role

You will design, build, and activate industrial water resources projects including water treatment and delivery infrastructure. You will perform hydraulic and water quality calculations and manage civil and water resources aspects of construction projects in the field.

What you will do

• Design and build industrial water resources projects
• Perform calculations for hydraulics, filtration, water quality, and water distribution
• Manage civil and water resources aspects of construction projects in the field
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in the engineering or construction of water resources projects
• Physical dexterity is required for working in tight quarters
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Able to work in extreme outdoor environments
• Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Able to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 25%)

Nice to have

• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience with civil design software packages including AutoCAD and/or Civil3D
• Working knowledge of hydraulic modeling and software
• Knowledge of processes of governing permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience with project management of major construction projects

Before you apply

• Applicant 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

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company aims to make a future where humanity is out exploring the stars possible.