Starbase, Texas, United States On-site

SpaceX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design and integration for residential, commercial, and industrial developments
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish project requirements and translate them into technical designs
  • Produce and evaluate engineering drawings and specifications for mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems across various builds
  • Supervise construction execution of MEP systems, ensuring alignment with regulations, codes, and project goals
  • Apply engineering expertise to accelerate design workflows and resolve field issues during construction
  • Draft, administer, and finalize subcontractor agreements across multiple trades through project completion
  • Execute project controls including timeline planning, financial forecasting, and expenditure tracking
  • Address and resolve design and construction discrepancies on-site as they arise
  • Own end-to-end project lifecycle management to deliver results on schedule, within budget, and to stakeholder satisfaction
  • Maintain and manage organizational tools and digital systems for construction project documentation
  • Estimate preliminary budget costs based on initial project scope
  • Collect and evaluate bids from design and construction professionals; award contracts after evaluation
  • Establish final project budgets and timelines, implementing monitoring systems to track cost, progress, and scope
  • Support securing necessary approvals from municipal, regional, and government authorities
  • Coordinate execution of project plans and monitor ongoing progress
  • Partner with facilities and client teams to transition buildings into operational mode post-construction
  • Align with operations and client groups to support long-term building maintenance and functionality
  • Supervise after-hours contractors as required by project demands
  • Take ownership of unplanned projects based on evolving business priorities
  • Coordinate with permitting specialists to obtain and close out required construction permits

Work Arrangement

On-site

Team

Starbase team

Other

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as required by site operations; adaptability to changing schedules is essential

Required Skills
AutoCAD
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SpaceX
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.
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Department Engineering
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Posted 3 months ago