Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to civil engineers with site development experience working in high-stakes aerospace infrastructure projects requiring field coordination.

Best fit for

  • Civil engineers experienced in stormwater management and utility design for industrial sites.
    — “storm water management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs
  • Professionals comfortable resolving construction conflicts in real-time under hazardous conditions.
    — “Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
  • Candidates with multi-disciplinary coordination skills across geotechnical and electrical domains.
    — “Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical and surveying

Things to consider

  • Requires passing Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral access.
    — “Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
  • Field work involves tight spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions.
    — “Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to ITAR regulations.
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national

How to stand out

  • Quantify past project scale in construction cost control and scheduling.
    — “Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
  • Showcase rapid context-switching ability in high-urgency environments.
    — “Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Highlight permit acquisition experience with local/state/federal agencies.
    — “Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • project completion
  • permit acquisition
  • quality control
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering1+ years of professional experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringLand DevelopmentInfrastructure DesignPermittingConstruction Management

Preferred

Storm Water ManagementHydraulicsHydrological AnalysisProject Management

Stack & domain

Storm Water ManagementHydraulicsHydrological AnalysisGradingSite DevelopmentProject ManagementEstimatingCost ControlScheduleContractor ManagementEngineeringCivil EngineeringLand Development

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 LAUNCH PAD)

As a member of the Starship Launch Pad 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.

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 SKILLS AND 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

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 checks for Cape Canaveral

Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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