Field Engineer (Site Development)
Core
Design, build, and activate infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects at the McGregor Rocket Development Facility and other SpaceX sites.
Role type
Senior IC field engineer (site development & heavy equipment operation)
Builds
Physical infrastructure including streets, drainage, utilities, commercial pads, and facility improvements
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Civil construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, site layout and staking, reading construction documents, volume and grade calculation, GPS/total station usage, civil infrastructure installation, project management, contractor management, AutoCAD/Civil 3D
Preferred skills
Excavator/loader/motor grader/dozer/trencher operation, field layout with transit/laser levels, topographic surveying, underground utility installation, major construction project management, multi-trade coordination
Technologies
GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily contractor activities and critical path work, inspect contractor progress and observe critical operations, provide site layout and record as-built information, ensure OSHA safety compliance, resolve design/construction conflicts in the field, operate earthmoving equipment for streets/drainage/utility construction, direct work between trades and contractors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC