Construction Engineer

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Construction engineers with multi-discipline project management experience and a background in infrastructure development will find this mid-level role at SpaceX offers autonomy and global impact opportunities.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 1+ years of hands-on construction experience
    — “Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
  • Professionals who can handle real-time problem-solving and manage multiple projects simultaneously
    — “excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Individuals with prior exposure to infrastructure, electrical, or mechanical systems and cleanroom design
    — “Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical work in outdoor environments and exposure to fumes and noise
    — “Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Candidates must be prepared for on-call availability and potential weekend or extended hours work
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage full project lifecycles and resolve conflicts in real-time
    — “Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
  • Showcase experience with multi-discipline construction projects and project control tasks
    — “Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office
  • Emphasize your skills in project scheduling, cost control, and contract management
    — “Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
  • Demonstrate your capability to work independently and take ownership of projects
    — “Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner
  • Include examples of coordinating with governmental bodies for approvals
    — “Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • oversee full lifecycle of projects
  • manage multi-discipline construction projects
  • coordinate with contractors and internal customers
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ExperienceProject SchedulingCost ControlContract Management

Preferred

PE LicenseElectrical, Mechanical, Or Structural Design And Analysis

Stack & domain

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementProject ControlBudgetary CostsContract NegotiationCity ApprovalsBuilding OperationsSpace AllocationReal Estate PlanningHigh Power Electrical SystemsCleanroom DesignProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseConstructionEngineeringManufacturing

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.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER 

As a member of the HQ construction team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. We execute complex construction projects and infrastructure improvements from cradle to grave. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with other construction engineers, architects, trade partners and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. All SpaceX construction engineers serve additionally as project managers and supers – this is a construction management role per industry standards. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery

Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office

Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner

Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control

Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project

Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals

Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals

Coordinate project implementation and track project status

Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance

Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise

Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed

Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or construction management 

1+ years of construction experience  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis

Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost

Experience with any of the following:

Infrastructure development of any kind

High power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems and/or cleanroom design

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)

Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)

Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

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

Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks

Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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