Capital Projects Engineer

The role

You will design and build test stands and manage test site infrastructure architecture. This includes overseeing project budgets, construction strategy, and maintaining reliable site operations at the Moses Lake test facility.

What you will do

• Manage internal engineering projects and contracted firms to design and upgrade test site infrastructure
• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Leverage field experience to drive design decisions for construction and operations
• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering assessments
• Direct and supervise contractors, subcontractors, and field craft
• Oversee quality control inspections, material testing, and compliance
• Execute project scope, RFPs, project award, construction management, and activation
• Support permitting requirements and agency coordination
• Maintain as-built documentation and manage project closeout
• Drive project execution quality and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory compliance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, construction management, or similar field
• 4+ years of experience in a related role performing engineering, design/build, and management of critical infrastructure projects in aerospace or similar high-performance applications
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of heavy-civil structural engineering and construction
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete structures, deep foundations, mass excavations, and mass earthwork
• Demonstrated experience in project management fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience executing large capital improvement projects
• Excellent understanding of engineering construction drawings and construction means & methods
• Ability to work autonomously and on a high-performing team
• Experience with engineering standards including ASCE 7, IBC/FBC, AISC 360/358, ACI 318/530, NFPA, ASTM, & ASME
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead and follow
• Must be willing to relocate to Moses Lake, WA

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• 11 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Employment may be conditioned on legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. The company aims to create a scalable space industry by reducing launch costs and increasing flight cadence.