Facilities Engineer
Posted on 4/3/2023
INACTIVE
SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Manufactures advanced rockets and spacecrafts for space transportation
Company Overview
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has consistently demonstrated its technical prowess and industry leadership by achieving milestones previously accomplished only by governments, such as returning a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit and attaching a spacecraft to the International Space Station. The company's culture is driven by a clear and ambitious goal to make life multiplanetary, fostering an environment of high performance and continuous learning. With its advanced rocket and spacecraft designs, SpaceX has a competitive edge in the space transportation industry, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA and working towards the future of space exploration.
Aerospace
Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

33%
Locations
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
AutoCAD
CategoriesNew
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering and/or construction
  • 1+ years of professional experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other design software
  • 2+ years of experience in facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, and/or structural) and facility construction (buildings, roads, drainage, foundations, etc.)
  • Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
  • Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
  • Experience using precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to produce drawings for welders and machine shop fabrication in AutoCAD
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience operating boom lifts, man lifts, fork lifts and cranes
  • Proficient skill level using Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
  • A valid driver's license
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate all phases of site development projects including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
  • Contractor management including request for proposal, specification and selection of supplier
  • Provide technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
  • Commission, operate and maintain facilities with mechanical and electrical systems
  • Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate all repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, high power, cranes, facility systems (e.g. lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems
  • Develop cost estimates, material requisitions, plans and specifications for multiple small and large multi-discipline projects
  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
  • Prepare and coordinate capital expenditure process; including reviews, approvals and execution of site capital projects ensuring technical specifications, budget and deadlines are met
  • Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
  • Ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations
  • Respond to facility emergencies and own facility readiness procedures for hurricanes and environmental threats
  • Work with the Air Force/NASA/Port Canaveral to acquire building permits when appropriate, and ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out
  • Design, Maintain and Oversee maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and spare inventory to maintain equipment