Join SpaceX as a Civil Engineer to design and manage infrastructure projects at the College Station facility.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 13 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Civil Engineer focuses on the design and execution of infrastructure projects at SpaceX's College Station facility, ensuring that construction meets high standards for quality and compliance. Key skills include proficiency in civil design software and a solid understanding of utility systems, with a preference for candidates who have significant experience in project management and permitting processes. This position is ideal for engineers with a few years of experience looking to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment. The team is composed of elite professionals dedicated to advancing SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 2, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 29, 2026.
- Civil Engineering appears in 0.3% of 3296 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Civil Engineer, Land Development role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in College Station, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–4 years of relevant experience for this Civil Engineer, Land Development role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in College Station, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AutoCAD Civil3D, Civil Engineering, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, StormCAD.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Civil Engineer, Land Development role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
CIVIL ENGINEER, LAND DEVELOPMENT
As a Civil Engineer on the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects 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 heavy civil and utility components. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial-type land development projects
- Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
- Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
- Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field: including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
- Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedules, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 4+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
- EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Previous experience with civil design software packages like StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, PCSWMM
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D (grading to create a Civil 3D surface file, earthwork volume takeoffs, plan and profile creation, base model setup among other items)
- Knowledge of processes of governing permitting and/or environmental agencies
- Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
- Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
- Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work at elevated heights, in indoor and outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
- 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 emergencies
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
- Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
- Valid driver’s license
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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