Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

The role

You will design, build, and activate a second orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure for Starship. You will manage site feasibility, stormwater management, grading, drainage, and utility design.

What you will do

• Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, stormwater 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
• 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
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day

Nice to have

• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development-related designs
• Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• EIT or Professional Engineer (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

• 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 authorizations
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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.