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SpaceX · 5 days ago

Sr. Civil Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

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. As a Sr. Civil Engineer on the construction projects team, you will work with elite engineers to design, build, and activate infrastructure for various projects at the Starlink production facility, focusing on heavy civil and utility components.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for industrial, manufacturing, 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, schedules, and cost estimates prior to project implementation

Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time

Qualification

Civil engineering designAutoCAD Civil3DProject managementEITPE licenseCivil design softwareCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

4+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting

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

Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)

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 emergencies

Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks

Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered)

Valid driver's license

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

8+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting

EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license

Previous experience with civil design software packages like StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, PCSWMM

Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D (grading to create a Civil 3D surface file, earthwork volume takeoffs, plan and profile creation, base model setup among other items)

Knowledge of processes of governing permitting and/or environmental agencies

Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical, and surveying

Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management

Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals