Civil Engineer
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Civil Engineer, Starbase Development (Residential)”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsEngineer in Training, Professional Engineer
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, STARBASE DEVELOPMENT (RESIDENTIAL)
As a member of the Starbase Development team you will lead the delivery of civil design and engineering projects across residential, commercial, and municipal settings. You will manage projects from conception through construction completion and closeout, coordinating with stakeholders, engineers and construction teams across multiple disciplines to build-out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for civil projects
- Perform calculations supporting the civil infrastructure design of cut/fill, grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality and distribution
- Oversee the civil aspects of construction in the field, including resolving design and construction conflicts in the field in real time, quality control, testing, and commissioning of systems
- Collaborate on civil design projects with architectural design teams, construction teams, utility operational teams, facilities maintenance groups, and other project stakeholders
- Maintain positive relationships with internal utility stakeholders, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors and subcontractors
- Manage project controls, prepare cost estimates and project schedules; actively drives projects to meet target budgets and timelines
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time, prioritizing pragmatic, fast-moving solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in civil technical design
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with residential or commercial site development or infrastructure projects (utilities, land platting and subdivision, roadways, amenities)
- Experience with grading and paving plans, cut/fill analyses, hydrological analysis, and stormwater design and management
- Experience with landscaping design
- Working knowledge of power and network distribution systems, water distribution and wastewater collection systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD software and Civil 3D
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and works autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic team environment
- Licensed engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas