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Sr. Civil Engineer, Offsite Infrastructure (Starlink)

Location: Bastrop, TX · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Listed: 31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

ITAR eligibility
AutoCAD Civil 3D
HEC-RAS
stormwater modeling
DOT permitting

Also useful

StormCAD
WaterCAD
PCSWMM
Professional Engineer license

Responsibilities

Coordinate extensively with external agencies, including Department of Transportation (DOT), utility providers, and local/state/federal entities, to secure approvals, negotiate agreements, and drive project execution for off-site improvements.
Develop project requirements, schedules, and cost estimates through collaboration with contractors, fabricators, external stakeholders, and internal clients to ensure alignment and timely results.
Oversee the planning and implementation of off-site transportation and utility extensions, including water supply, wastewater conveyance, gas distribution, and related infrastructure, while managing stakeholder relationships to resolve issues and achieve deliverables.
Manage the civil aspects of off-site construction projects in the field: Including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of multi-discipline teams with external partners to deliver on-time and within budget.
Lead permitting processes by interfacing with governing agencies to obtain necessary local, state, and federal approvals for transportation projects and utility interconnections, emphasizing effective communication and negotiation to expedite outcomes.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time, leveraging external partnerships to integrate off-site infrastructure seamlessly with on-site operations for reliable access and utility supply.
Conduct impact studies and assessments (e.g., traffic, hydraulics, capacity) to support project advancement, while prioritizing coordination efforts to mitigate risks and drive successful project completion.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
5+ years of professional experience in civil engineering, with a focus on off-site or external infrastructure projects, including coordination with agencies and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Experience

8+ years of professional experience in civil engineering, ideally involving off-site developments and external collaborations.
EIT or Professional Engineering (PE) license in Texas.
Previous experience with civil design software packages like StormCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, PCSWMM.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D (grading, earthwork volume takeoffs, plan and profile creation, base model setup among other items).
Knowledge of processes of governing permitting and/or environmental agencies, including DOT standards for transportation and utility interconnections.
Understanding of other disciplines such as electrical, piping, geotechnical, surveying, and gas distribution.
Experience with project management of major public construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management, with strong emphasis on external stakeholder engagement.
Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, and technical manuals for external infrastructure components.

Additional Requirements

Ability to work at elevated heights, in indoor and outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted).
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.
Ability to provide on-call support in emergencies.
Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks.
Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered).
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.

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

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

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