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Manager, Site Civil Engineering

SpaceX

College Station, TXJobPosted 2w agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Location
College Station, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, Site Civil Engineering to lead engineers and project teams delivering civil infrastructure and construction projects. The role spans design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, with responsibilities including contract management, project execution, field inspections, and resolving construction conflicts. The position requires a civil or other engineering degree, professional civil engineering experience, and leadership experience. Occasional project-related travel may be required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering DesignDue DiligenceCivil Engineering DesignCivil Engineering AnalysisCivil Engineering DraftingLeadershipProblem SolvingAccountabilityMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPipingGeotechnical EngineeringSurveyingShop Drawing ReviewFabrication Drawing ReviewBlueprint ReviewTechnical Manual ReviewLand DevelopmentSite LayoutUtilitiesDrainagePermittingIndependent Work

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering5+ Years Civil Engineering Experience2+ Years Leadership ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseMust Work Extended Hours and WeekendsMust Be Available for Occasional TravelU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or Refugee or Asylee or Eligible for Authorization

Full job description

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.

MANAGER, SITE CIVIL ENGINEERING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead a team of engineers to design and build civil infrastructure.

  • Lead a project team of engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of civil projects, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

  • Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for industrial and commercial type projects.

  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.

  • Manage the execution and completion of construction projects.

  • Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients.

  • Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations.

  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.

  • 5+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting.

  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership position.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role.

  • Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility.

  • Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.

  • Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.

  • Experience with multi-acre land development projects that includes due diligence, site layout, utilities, drainage, and permitting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.

  • Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks.

  • Valid driver’s license.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 1,369 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$100–137K/yr413 salary ranges
  • US median$22–30/hr286 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 125 open Civil Engineering jobs in Texas and 1,369 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (671 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 656 of the 1,369 open Civil Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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