Civil Engineer, Starbase Development (Residential)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have residential or commercial site development experience and can work on-site in Starbase, TX.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with residential/commercial site development experience and strong field problem-solving skills
    — “Experience with residential or commercial site development or infrastructure projects”
  • Civil engineers who can manage projects from conception to completion and coordinate with multiple teams
    — “manage projects from conception through construction completion and closeout, coordinating with stakeholders”
  • Professionals with a background in grading, stormwater management, and AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency
    — “Proficiency with AutoCAD software and Civil 3D”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence is mandatory, with no remote work flexibility
    — “This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered”
  • Up to 20% travel is expected for other spaceport development projects
    — “Occasional travel to support other spaceport development projects (up to 20%)”
  • Must be eligible for ITAR compliance, limiting to U.S. citizens or residents
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in resolving field conflicts and managing project timelines
    — “Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time”
  • Emphasize collaboration with utility and maintenance teams in your resume
    — “Collaborate on civil design projects with architectural design teams, construction teams”
  • Showcase your ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines
    — “Self-motivated and works autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic team environment”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with stormwater design and grading plans in interviews
    — “Experience with grading and paving plans, cut/fill analyses, hydrological analysis”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing civil engineering projects
  • coordinating with stakeholders
  • ensuring project compliance
Typical background
civil engineeringconstruction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil_engineeringProject_managementDesign_documentationConstruction_managementCoordination

Preferred

Residential_developmentCommercial_developmentHydrological_analysisStormwater_designLandscaping_design

Stack & domain

AutocadCivil 3DCommunicationEITPECivil Engineering

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, STARBASE DEVELOPMENT (RESIDENTIAL)

As a member of the Starbase Development team you will lead the delivery of civil design and engineering projects across residential, commercial, and municipal settings. You will manage projects from conception through construction completion and closeout, coordinating with stakeholders, engineers and construction teams across multiple disciplines to build-out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for civil projects

Perform calculations supporting the civil infrastructure design of cut/fill, grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality and distribution

Oversee the civil aspects of construction in the field, including resolving design and construction conflicts in the field in real time, quality control, testing, and commissioning of systems

Collaborate on civil design projects with architectural design teams, construction teams, utility operational teams, facilities maintenance groups, and other project stakeholders

Maintain positive relationships with internal utility stakeholders, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors and subcontractors

Manage project controls, prepare cost estimates and project schedules; actively drives projects to meet target budgets and timelines

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time, prioritizing pragmatic, fast-moving solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in civil technical design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with residential or commercial site development or infrastructure projects (utilities, land platting and subdivision, roadways, amenities)

Experience with grading and paving plans, cut/fill analyses, hydrological analysis, and stormwater design and management

Experience with landscaping design

Working knowledge of power and network distribution systems, water distribution and wastewater collection systems

Proficiency with AutoCAD software and Civil 3D

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and works autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic team environment

Licensed engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

Occasional travel to support other spaceport development projects (up to 20%)

Valid driver’s license

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

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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