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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Spaceport Engineer, Starbase Development

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Spaceport Engineer in the Starbase Development team, you will be responsible for the design and construction of complex engineering projects to support orbital launch capabilities for the Starship rocket.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead MEP design and coordination for residential, commercial, and industrial projects

Partner with cross-departmental teams to define requirements and derive design details

Prepare and review design drawings and documents for mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems and specifications for a variety of engineering projects

Manage construction activities related to MEP systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements

Use construction/engineering knowledge to expedite the design process and solve conflicts during construction

Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out

Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Oversee and own full lifecycle of tasks and/or projects to achieve on-time and under budget delivery with customer satisfaction

Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects

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

Develop the final cost and schedule for the project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule and scope

Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals

Coordinate project implementation and track project status

Work with the facilities team and customers in order to operationalize the post-construction building operations and maintenance functions

Coordinate with customer and facilities teams for building operations and maintenance

Manage night shift contractors as project work requires

Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

Coordinate permit acquisition/closeout with permitting team

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringAutoCADProject managementRevitMEP designConstruction documentsCommunicationTeam collaborationCritical thinkingSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or structural engineering

1+ years of experience creating structural, civil, or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details

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

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

Preferred

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, think critically, and drive successful outcomes

Possess the mentality of extreme ownership. Owning project outcomes from the concept phase to customer turnover

Experience in construction, project management, and tenant improvement

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other MEP design and analysis software

Proficiency with design and construction of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), controls systems, fire protection systems, concrete, structural framing, and industrial gas trades

Ability to read instructions and blueprints

Knowledge of basic construction and engineering principles and method

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment