Senior Civil Design Engineer

About the role

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of the most complex buildings, foundations, and site infrastructure supporting program operations
• Serve as internal design authority for the team's civil-structural work — setting technical direction, defending design decisions to leadership and stakeholders, and ensuring quality across deliverables
• Create detailed structural drawings and calculations to industry standards (AISC-360, ACI 318, ASCE-7, IBC, IEBC as applicable)
• Perform advanced structural analysis using structural design software and hand-calculation methods; author analysis reports documenting load combinations, demand-to-capacity ratios, and code compliance
• Coordinate with geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to integrate structural, foundation, and service requirements
• Manage relationships with external design firms, specialist consultants, and general contractors — reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications, holding them to the team's technical standards, and resolving issues during design and construction
• Interface with local building officials and permitting authorities to support permit approvals and address permit review comments
• Develop specifications, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and technical scope for construction contractors; lead contractor selection and pre-construction meetings
• Provide construction support — Requests for Information (RFIs), submittal reviews, site visits, punch list closeout, and construction observation
• Provide schedule, hours, and budget input to leadership; inform program-level technical risk and trade decisions
• Mentor less-experienced engineers through informal technical guidance and design reviews

Requirements

• B.S. degree in civil or structural engineering (or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or Structural engineering — issued in any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum 7 years of experience designing and delivering structural or civil infrastructure through the full project life cycle
• Demonstrated ability to own complex designs from concept through construction with no oversight
• Advanced experience with structural design software and hand-calculation methods
• Strong drawing and modeling proficiency
• Deep design and analysis experience with steel-framed buildings and reinforced concrete structures
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes (AISC-360, ACI 318, ASCE-7, IBC, IEBC)
• Experience with municipal permitting processes and interfacing with local building authorities
• Experience managing external design firms, specialist consultants, or general contractors
• Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support field activities, contractor visits, and facility integration

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum