Job brief: Civil Engineer, Land Development (Starship Launch Pad)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-10 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-10.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• The same title for the same place was listed 1 other time on this board in the last 90 days: several openings, or a re-posted job.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-10

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
• Occasional travel may be required
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performin…

Conditions

• Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
• 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/…

Main duties

• Own site feasibility and conceptual planning, stormwater management, grading, drainage and utility design, erosion and sediment control
• Perform all calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground…
• Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to land development and utility construction projects
• Manage the civil aspects of construction projects in the field, including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contra…
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implement…

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs across the U.S.: $141k a year (3,066 listings, 145 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,901 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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