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Construction Project Engineer at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeHawthorne, CA$95k–$130k/yr
Skills
civil engineeringconstruction managementproject managementprofessional engineer licenseelectrical systems designmechanical systems designstructural designproblem analysisdecision making
Job Description
Summary: SpaceX is a pioneering company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Construction Project Engineer to oversee and manage complex construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery
- Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office
- Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner
- Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
- Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
- Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
- Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
- Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
- Coordinate project implementation and track project status
- Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
- Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise
- Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed
- Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering or construction management
- 1+ years of construction experience
- Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
- 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 emergency situations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
- Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost
- Experience with any of the following: Infrastructure development of any kind, High power electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems and/or cleanroom design
Required Skills: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management
Important Skills: Professional Engineer License, Electrical Systems Design, Mechanical Systems Design, Structural Design
Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem Analysis, Decision Making
Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law