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Lead Mechanical Engineer, MEP

Location
McGregor, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • MEP building systems design
  • HVAC design principles
  • National Electric Code

Also useful

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • UPS systems
  • backup generators
  • automatic transfer switches

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Mep (Texas Construction Projects)

As lead mechanical engineer, MEP, on the Texas Construction Projects team, you will provide technical leadership and direction to engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, construction, and activation of critical infrastructure that enables SpaceX to achieve its long-term mission.

You will own the successful delivery of large capital projects for internal customer groups across the company, drive technical decisions, mentor team members, and ensure projects meet performance, schedule, and quality objectives. This position is based in McGregor, TX (Waco area). Travel may be required, and based on business needs, opportunities to support other SpaceX facilities may arise in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and direction to the project team, consulting engineers, and contractors throughout the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for large capital projects
  • Direct the development and issuance of engineering drawings, design documentation, and technical reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial infrastructure projects
  • Lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines, from initial award through final close-out
  • Drive the real-time resolution of complex design and construction conflicts in the field, ensuring minimal impact to schedule and cost
  • Lead coordination efforts with electrical utility providers on design and engineering activities to ensure reliable and resilient power delivery to critical site infrastructure
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and key project stakeholders, fostering alignment and driving successful project outcomes

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience with the design or build of MEP building systems
  • 1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (here.

About SpaceX

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.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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.

Read the original posting

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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