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City Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX is developing the technologies to make life multiplanetary and Starbase is the primary site for Starship development and operations. We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as the internal City Engineer at Starbase to own plan review, permitting, and standards development that ensure infrastructure projects meet technical, regulatory, and quality expectations.

Skills

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) able to stamp plans in Texas
  • Experience with plan development, review, and permitting processes
  • Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS
  • Strong written and verbal communication for mentoring and cross-team coordination
  • Familiarity with municipal permitting and coastal/Texas-specific regulations
  • Ability to work onsite, extended hours, and travel as required
  • Eligibility under ITAR (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or able to obtain required approvals)

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary owner and reviewer of final plan documents from internal teams and external consultants to ensure submission-ready quality.
  • Develop standardized plan sets, minimum standards, and checklists to guide consistent, compliant engineering documentation.
  • Assess plan readiness for stamping and submission and advise cross-functional teams on required actions to minimize permitting delays.
  • Collaborate with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and optimize designs for constructability and efficiency.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of civil codes, permitting processes, and municipal requirements relevant to Starbase operations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering documentation and QA/QC processes across the site.
  • Coordinate with municipal and local authorities during document submission, reviews, and approvals.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (civil or related)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas
  • Documented experience in civil engineering plan development and permitting

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan (401k) and related benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Professional development and licensing support
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