Construction Project Engineer, Structural

About the Role

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support the rapid development and build of Starship's next-generation vertical integration facilities, enabling the path to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring on-time and under-budget delivery.
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office.
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control.
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time.
• Provide budgetary costs based on preliminary project scope.
• Gather proposals from architects, engineers, and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals.
• Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals.
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status.
• Coordinate with end-users and facilities teams for building operations and maintenance.
• Develop tools and approaches to support space allocation and adjudication across the enterprise.
• Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed.
• Take on new projects ad-hoc as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, architecture, or construction management.
• 2+ years of construction experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis.
• Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions based on objectives, risks, implications, and cost.
• Experience with infrastructure development, high-power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems, and/or cleanroom design.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work at elevated heights and in outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and carry moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.).
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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.