Construction Project Engineer (Starlink)

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER

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. As a Construction Project Engineer, you will design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, facilities and maintenance team, vendors, and internal partners/customers to support these goals. All SpaceX construction engineers serve additionally as project managers and supers – this is a construction management role per industry standards. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner 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 upon the preliminary scope of the project 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 user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering or construction management 1+ years of construction experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience Professional Engineer (PE) License Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost Experience with any of the following: Infrastructure development of any kind High power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems and/or cleanroom design

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow) Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.) Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations Demonstrated ability to work independently Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks Valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: Construction Project Engineer I: $100,000 - $115,000/per year Construction Project Engineer II: $110,000 - $135,000/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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 Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr SpaceX