Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starlink) jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starlink)

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Civil Engineer for the Starlink project to design and manage infrastructure construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

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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 EngineeringEITPE licenseCivil design softwareAutoCAD Civil3DGradingDrainagePermitting processesProject managementConstruction conflict resolutionTechnical documentationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline
1+ 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

4+ 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

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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