SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Mechanical Engineer

Construction Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCollege Station, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience designing and building large commercial or industrial-type projects.
Experience with mechanical, process piping, or HVAC system design and/or project execution.
Ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters.
Ability to work onsite at the College Station, Texas facility; remote work is not considered.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to travel as needed.
A valid driver's license.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process.
Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for large commercial or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines, from conceptual design through closeout and activation.
Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for office, warehouse, and industrial facilities.
Apply fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as needed to design tubing and piping systems.
Prepare plans, details, specifications, and commercial bid documents for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping systems.
Conduct research to test and analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
Recommend designs or modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Estimate costs, submit bids for engineering and construction projects, and prepare contract documents.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties.
Review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and other external parties.
Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Manage accurate budgeting and cost forecasting.
Oversee project schedule accuracy and milestone reporting to engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.
Coordinate and schedule work with internal teams and external general and subcontractors.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years of construction experience and working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Direct field experience with day-to-day management on a construction site.
Experience in conceptual design and budgeting.
Experience managing contracts for large capital projects.
Experience managing the engineering, procurement, and construction process for heavy industrial-type projects.
Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.9 fluid systems.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience creating and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to business operations.
Ability to quickly assess issues and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair.
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment under potentially extended hours and tight deadlines.
Acute attention to detail and ability to identify interactions with other systems to avoid problems.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, the National Fire Protection Association, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the International Building Code.
Competency with CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX, and BIM/Navisworks or similar tools.

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

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, procurement, and build of infrastructure at our College Station facility. This is a hands-on role responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on mechanical, piping, HVAC, and utility systems. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, vendors, and internal partners/customers to support these goals. 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 facility. This position is based in College Station, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process
Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for large commercial or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation
Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities including office, warehouse, and industrial spaces
Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems
Prepare plans, details, specifications, and commercial bid documents for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping systems
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems
Recommend designs/modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering and construction projects, and prepare contract documents
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties
Review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and other external parties
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various construction projects simultaneously
Accountable for accurate budgeting and cost forecasting
Oversee project schedule accuracy and milestone reporting to engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders
Coordinate and schedule work with internal SpaceX teams and external general/sub-contractors

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline
2+ years of professional experience with the design and build of large commercial or industrial-type projects
Experience with mechanical/process piping/HVAC system design and/or project execution

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Direct field experience with day-to-day management on a construction site
Experience in conceptual design and budgeting
Experience in contract management for large capital projects
Experience in managing the engineering, procurement, and construction process for heavy industrial-type projects
Experience with ASME B31.3 and B31.9 fluid systems
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations
Able to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
Acute attention to detail and ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
Familiarity with National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and International Building Code
Competency with CAD programs (AutoCAD, Revit, Siemens NX, BIM/Navisworks or similar)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Ability to travel as needed
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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