Join SpaceX as a Civil Engineer to lead site development efforts for supercompute facilities.
Posted by employer 10 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 18 minutes ago
Last verified on the company career page 18 minutes ago
What you'll build
- Lead civil site diligence for prospective sites
- Produce and own conceptual and preliminary site plans
- Run local project applications
- Act as primary reviewer of plan sets
- Manage contract surveyors and civil consultants
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or project management
Nice to have
- Proficiency in storm water management and hydraulics
- Understanding of electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying disciplines
- EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Experience with project management of major construction projects
Practical constraints
- Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Civil Engineer in Site Development at SpaceX focuses on generating site plans and conducting thorough site diligence for prospective locations, ensuring all civil engineering aspects are addressed before construction begins. Key skills include expertise in stormwater management, grading, and project management, with a preference for candidates holding an EIT or PE license. This role is suited for individuals with at least one year of relevant experience who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. The position is part of a team dedicated to overcoming power constraints in the development of supercompute facilities.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 12, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 12, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at SpaceX: Cape Canaveral, FL, United States, College Station, TX, United States, Starbase, TX, United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Civil Engineer, Site Development role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Civil Engineer, Site Development role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- 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, Site 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, SITE DEVELOPMENT
SpaceXSI builds and powers the supercompute facilities that fuel our mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI. Power is the constraint on how fast that compute comes online, and the Development team exists to remove it. We are seeking a Civil Engineer in a Development pod where you will generate site plans, run project applications and site diligence, own grading and drainage and general pre-construction work, and serve as final reviewer of civil plan sets produced by consultants before they go to permitting authorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead civil site diligence for prospective sites: topography, floodplain, drainage, soils and geotechnical conditions, access, utilities, zoning constraints and buildable area, and give the Director a clear suitability call.
- Produce and own conceptual and preliminary site plans, including substation and generation pads, transmission corridors, roads, laydown areas and building footprints.
- Run local project applications, including site plans, plats, grading, drainage, floodplain, driveway and building permits, and act as the technical interface with permitting authorities.
- Define water supply, wastewater and fuel delivery infrastructure needs and support the Development Lead in securing service from providers.
- Act as primary reviewer of plan sets from internal teams and consultants and confirm they are ready for stamping and submission.
- Manage contract surveyors, geotechnical firms and civil consultants, including scopes, schedules and deliverable quality.
- Develop standardized plan sets, minimum standards and checklists used across all pods.
- Support pre-construction: bid packages, construction sequencing, stormwater controls and turnover to construction teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and/or project management.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency in technical skills in storm water management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs.
- Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, electrical and surveying.
- EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
- Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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