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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

Starbase, TXFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

MEP design
construction documents
mechanical
electrical
plumbing
MEP systems
construction contracts
project scheduling
budgeting
cost control

Nice to have

multiple projects
extreme ownership
tenant improvement
AutoCAD
Revit
HVAC/R

Role summary

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an infrastructure role on an elite team focused on making humanity multiplanetary. This role involves supporting the development of a high-volume rocket factory by building and upgrading facilities and GSE. The engineer will lead MEP design and coordination, partner with cross-departmental teams, manage construction activities, oversee contracts, and perform project control tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and cost control. Responsibilities also include resolving conflicts in real-time, managing project lifecycles for on-time and under-budget delivery, and coordinating with various stakeholders for approvals and operationalization. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering and 1+ years of experience in construction documents.

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.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, INFRASTRUCTURE

Our elite Starbase team is working on the toughest and most audacious project on our planet; making humanity multiplanetary. This challenge isn’t for everyone – the working conditions can be hard on a desolate beach at the southernmost tip of the state – but hardcore projects require hardcore people.

This engineer will support the team responsible for building and upgrading facilities and GSE to develop a high-volume rocket factory. If you are a high performing engineer, want to immerse yourself in never-before-solved challenges, and are excited to put in the effort to make this goal a reality, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead MEP design and coordination for residential, commercial, and industrial projects

Partner with cross-departmental teams to define requirements and derive design details

Prepare and review design drawings and documents for mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems and specifications for a variety of engineering projects

Manage construction activities related to MEP systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements

Use construction/engineering knowledge to expedite the design process and solve conflicts during construction

Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out

Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Oversee and own full lifecycle of tasks and/or projects to achieve on-time and under budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:

Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects

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

Develop the final cost and schedule for the project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule and scope

Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals

Coordinate project implementation and track project status

Work with the facilities team and customers in order to operationalize the post-construction building operations and maintenance functions

Coordinate with customer and facilities teams for building operations and maintenance

Manage night shift contractors as project work requires

Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

Coordinate permit acquisition/closeout with permitting team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or structural engineering

1+ years of experience creating structural, civil, or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, think critically, and drive successful outcomes

Possess the mentality of extreme ownership. Owning project outcomes from the concept phase to customer turnover

Experience in construction, project management, and tenant improvement

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other MEP design and analysis software

Proficiency with design and construction of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), controls systems, fire protection systems, concrete, structural framing, and industrial gas trades

Ability to read instructions and blueprints

Knowledge of basic construction and engineering principles and method

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

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 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.

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