Civil Engineer: Future Launch Sites & Site Development
Core
Civil engineering role focused on site identification, due diligence, conceptual design, and permitting strategy for future orbital launch sites and launch pads.
Role type
Civil Engineer (Site Development & Infrastructure)
Builds
New launch pads, launch infrastructure, and ground support systems for orbital vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Heavy Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
site identification, geotechnical evaluation, hydrology analysis, environmental permitting strategy, civil planning, conceptual site design, BIM workflows, regulatory compliance coordination, construction observation
Preferred skills
aerospace site development, heavy infrastructure project delivery, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, coastal engineering, NEPA research, design-build management, land-use coordination
Technologies
AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk BIM 360, Construction Cloud, Navisworks, Revit, ICPR, WaterGEMS
Responsibilities
Walk candidate sites and evaluate constraints (geotechnical, hydrology, flood, environmental, utilities, access); translate program requirements into site layouts, grading, drainage, utility corridors, and roadways; coordinate with A/E firms and contractors as owner's rep; support environmental planning and regulatory compliance (NEPA, agency coordination); review design documents and 3D models for conformance; identify project risks and surface them; perform hands-on field work including site walks and construction observation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC