About the role
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.
SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER
As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, procurement, and build of infrastructure at our College Station facility. This is a hands-on role responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on mechanical, piping, HVAC, and utility systems. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, vendors, and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility. This position is based in College Station, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process
Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for large commercial or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation
Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities including office, warehouse, and industrial spaces
Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required to design tubing and piping systems
Prepare plans, details, specifications, and commercial bid documents for plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and general piping systems
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems
Recommend designs/modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering and construction projects, and prepare contract do…
