{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8780733002?gh_jid=8780733002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":6512671002,"location":{"name":"Starbase, TX"},"metadata":[{"id":4010460002,"name":"Employment Type","value":"Regular","value_type":"single_select"},{"id":4026103002,"name":"Discipline","value":"Engineering - Electrical","value_type":"single_select"},{"id":28070425002,"name":"Program","value":["Starship"],"value_type":"multi_select"},{"id":4028954002,"name":"Description","value":null,"value_type":"long_text"}],"id":8780733002,"updated_at":"2026-09-02T23:53:12-04:00","requisition_id":"6512671002","title":"Sr. Electrical Construction Project Engineer","company_name":"SpaceX","first_published":"2026-09-02T23:52:51-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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\u0026amp;nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SR. ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;As a member of the SpaceX construction team at Starbase, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced electrical infrastructure — from high-voltage substations through medium-voltage distribution to low-voltage production, launch, and facility power systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). We execute complex electrical construction projects and infrastructure improvements from cradle to grave. You will operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex power-system problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with other construction engineers, electrical contractors, equipment vendors, utilities, architects, and internal customers to deliver reliable, high-capacity electrical systems that support Starship production, test, and launch operations. All SpaceX construction engineers serve additionally as project managers and supers — this is a construction management role per industry standards. The position is based at Starbase, TX.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This role is focused on delivering the electrical backbone — from the high-voltage substation down to the low-voltage racks and BESS — that will power SpaceX’s Starbase operations.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;s2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;RESPONSIBILITIES:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Oversee and own the full lifecycle of electrical construction projects (high-voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, BESS, production and launch-site power distribution, UPS, generators, and low-voltage systems) with on-time and under-budget delivery\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Manage all aspects of multi-discipline electrical construction projects in the field and office; act as overall construction project manager and extreme owner\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Perform project control tasks including electrical project scheduling, cost control, and commissioning coordination\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Interact with electrical contractors, fabricators, OEMs (switchgear, transformers, BESS, UPS), utilities, and internal customers\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time, including high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage systems\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary electrical scope of the project\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gather proposals from electrical engineers, contractors, and vendors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Facilitate city, county, utility, and governmental approvals (including interconnection, permitting, and environmental)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Coordinate project implementation, equipment delivery, installation, testing, and track project status through energization and turnover\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Coordinate with end users, facilities, and operations teams for building electrical operations, maintenance, and BESS/facility power reliability\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Develop tools and approaches to supporting electrical space allocation, power capacity planning, and load growth across the Starbase site\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Coordinate electrical real-estate and utility planning functions as needed\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Take on new electrical infrastructure projects ad-hoc as the business needs\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;s2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, or a related field (civil, mechanical, or construction management with strong electrical experience also considered)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;5+ years of professional experience in electrical construction, power systems engineering, substations, industrial/manufacturing electrical infrastructure, BESS, or facilities electrical management\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;s2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;7+ years of experience in high-voltage substations, medium-voltage distribution, industrial/manufacturing electrical systems, or BESS construction/project management\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Professional Engineer (PE) License (electrical)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience managing multiple large-scale electrical/vertical projects (substations, manufacturing campuses, industrial power)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting, utility interconnection, and/or environmental agencies for electrical infrastructure\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Strong understanding of electrical disciplines: high-voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, protection \u0026amp;amp; control, grounding, BESS, UPS, generators, low-voltage distribution, and industrial power architecture\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience with project management of major electrical construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, contractor management, and commissioning\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience reading, reviewing, and approving electrical shop drawings, one-lines, protection schemes, fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Large-scale manufacturing, launch/test site, BESS, or power facility experience\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p style=\u0026quot;margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;s2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet) and around energized/high-voltage equipment (with proper training and PPE)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments — heat, cold, rain, coastal/high-wind conditions — as well as indoor production, launch-site, and substation environments\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and electrical hazards\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational, test, launch, and commissioning needs; flexibility required\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Valid driver’s license\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ITAR REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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 \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page\u0026amp;amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987\u0026quot;\u0026gt;here\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:EEOCompliance@spacex.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;EEOCompliance@spacex.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4093449002,"name":"High Power Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001111002,"name":"Starbase, TX","location":"Brownsville, TX, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}