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Structural Engineer (Starlink)

bastrop, TX

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About this opportunity

SpaceX lists this Structural Engineer (Starlink) opportunity in bastrop, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

As a member of the Project Team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design and build 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 Bastrop, TX, Starlink facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate and grow with a multi-discipline infrastructure project team by performing civil/structural-specific engineering, procurement, and construction activities for a variety of critical and fast-paced company projects

Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for civil/structural aspects of manufacturing, industrial, and commercial type construction projects

Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out

Prepare cost estimates, project schedules, and project cost control reports

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline

2+ years of professional experience in engineering and/or construction

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of civil/structural technical experience with working knowledge in construction

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Knowledge of American Institute ofSteel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, andInternational Building Codes (IBC)

Experience creating detailed structural drawings/sketches in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar programs

General familiarity with civil and site prep construction (earthwork, utilities, etc.)

Understanding of other disciplines, such as general civil, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and surveying

Experience reading, reviewing, and approving technical drawings

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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 Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered)

Valid driver’s license

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.

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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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