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Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX· Launch Mechanisms and Structures Engineering
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Hybrid (Starbase, TX)Full-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Civil engineer role focused on designing, building, and activating a second orbital launch pad and related infrastructure at Starbase, TX, supporting Starship launch capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, storm water management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control
  • 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, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
  • Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD/Civil3D)

Skills

Required:Site feasibilityStorm water managementGrading and drainage designUtility designPermitting coordinationConstruction site managementCommunication with stakeholdersConflict resolution in field
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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