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Civil/Structural Engineer

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SpaceX logoSpacex · Mcgregor, TX
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • Lead the project team, consulting engineers, and contractors throughout the entirety of the civil and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
  • Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
  • Perform both civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
  • Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects
  • Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients
  • Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
  • Provide technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience as an engineer with a focus in design or build of structural infrastructure
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Code (IBC)
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
  • Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs, or similar analysis software
  • Knowledge of processes of governing permitting agencies such as building departments and/or environmental agencies
  • Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
  • Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
  • Sound communication skills
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE
  • Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
  • Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed based on site operational needs; flexibility is required
  • Able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed - heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
  • Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX sites when needed (up to 30%)
  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

Benefits

Vision insurance

Additional Information

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/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER As a member of the Construction Projects Team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Rocket Development Facility in Texas, as well as other facilities across SpaceX. This position is based in McGregor, TX.


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