Civil Engineer, Starbase Development (Residential)
Starbase, TX at a glance
- Rent
- #25 of 51$890/mo-15% vs US avg
- Weather
- #13 of 51183 mild daysstatewide median
- Income tax
- #51 of 51NoneTexas
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- 2+ yrs civil technical design experience
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency
- EIT or PE license in Texas preferred
- Residential/commercial site development experience
What you'll do
- Develop civil design drawings, documentation, reports
- Perform cut/fill, grading, drainage, stormwater calculations
- Oversee civil construction, resolve field conflicts
- Manage project controls, cost estimates, schedules
- Collaborate with architectural, construction, utility teams
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.
CIVIL ENGINEER, STARBASE DEVELOPMENT (RESIDENTIAL)
As a member of the Starbase Development team you will lead the delivery of civil design and engineering projects across residential, commercial, and municipal settings. You will manage projects from conception through construction completion and closeout, coordinating with stakeholders, engineers and construction teams across multiple disciplines to build-out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for civil projects
- Perform calculations supporting the civil infrastructure design of cut/fill, grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality and distribution
- Oversee the civil aspects of construction in the field, including resolving design and construction conflicts in the field in real time, quality control, testing, and commissioning of systems
- Collaborate on civil design projects with architectural design teams, construction teams, utility operational teams, facilities maintenance groups, and other project stakeholders
- Maintain positive relationships with internal utility stakeholders, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors and subcontractors
- Manage project controls, prepare cost estimates and project schedules; actively drives projects to meet target budgets and timelines
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time, prioritizing pragmatic, fast-moving solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in civil technical design
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with residential or commercial site development or infrastructure projects (utilities, land platting and subdivision, roadways, amenities)
- Experience with grading and paving plans, cut/fill analyses, hydrological analysis, and stormwater design and management
- Experience with landscaping design
- Working knowledge of power and network distribution systems, water distribution and wastewater collection systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD software and Civil 3D
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and works autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic team environment
- Licensed engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
- Occasional travel to support other spaceport development projects (up to 20%)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
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 [email protected].
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