SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

MEP/Construction Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline is required.
At least 3 years of professional experience with the design or build of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems is required.
Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems below 600 volts alternating current is preferred.
Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling equipment, is preferred.
Experience with plumbing design and operation, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems, is preferred.
Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding is preferred.
Experience with critical power infrastructure, including uninterruptible power supply systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches, is preferred.
Experience creating and implementing process and design solutions with minimal impact to business operations is preferred.
Ability to assess issues quickly and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair is preferred.
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, potentially with extended hours and tight deadlines, is required.
Attention to detail and ability to identify interactions with other systems to avoid problems are required.
Beginner to intermediate skill with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers standards, the National Fire Protection Association standards, and the International Building Code is preferred.
Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed, based on site operational needs, is required.
The role must be performed onsite; remote and hybrid work are not available.
Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, or at heights is required.
Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted is required.
Ability to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed, up to 25%, is required.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Lead the project team, consulting engineers, and contractors through the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process.
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
Coordinate with the electrical utility provider on design and engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure.
Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.

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.

MEP/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

As a member of the Construction Projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable SpaceX to achieve its long-term mission. This team is responsible for the delivery of large capital projects to various internal customer groups across the company. This position is based out of the McGregor/Waco area. Travel may accompany this role, and based on business needs, opportunities to work at other SpaceX facilities may occur in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the project team, consulting engineers, and contractors throughout the entirety of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure
Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
3+ years of professional experience with the design or build of MEP building systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (<600Vac)
Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling equipment
Experience with plumbing design and operation including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding
Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
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, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
AutoCAD/Revit – Beginner to intermediate skill level
Familiarity with National Electric Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed, based on site operational needs; flexibility is required
This role requires you to be onsite - remote or hybrid work will not be considered
Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Must be able to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed (up to 25%)

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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