SpaceX

Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Infrastructure)

SpaceX • $80K — $110K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or drafting
  • Proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, and grading
  • Understanding of electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying disciplines
  • EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing roles in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in project management including estimating and contractor oversight

Responsibilities

  • Develop and issue drawings and design documentation for land development projects
  • Perform calculations for grading, drainage, and stormwater control
  • Coordinate to obtain necessary permits for land development projects
  • Manage civil construction project aspects in the field
  • Interact with contractors and clients to define project requirements
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in real time

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects
  • Collaborative environment with elite engineers across multiple disciplines
  • Exposure to high-stakes projects that support national space capabilities
  • On-the-job experience in high-paced and challenging work settings
  • Possibility for professional growth through project management and engineering skills development
Full Job Description
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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