Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure)

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.

CIVIL ENGINEER, LAND DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE)

As a member of the Starship Launch Engineering team you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. This position is based at Cape Canaveral, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type land development projects

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 as it relates to land development and utility construction projects

Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field; including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team

Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline

1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or drafting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment

Must be available to work extended hours on occasion

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.