Sr. Electrical Engineer, Construction (Starlink)

the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced environment. You will own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth.

- Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors, throughout the entirety of the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process for power-specific scope items

- Collaborate with the multi-discipline SpaceX Construction Projects team by performing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for a variety of critical and fast-paced company projects

- Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects

- Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out

- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

- Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure

- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders to ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets

- Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations

- Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology

- 6+ years of professional experience with the design and/or build of commercial or industrial power systems

- 8+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role with electrical and power distribution systems (<600Vac)

- Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding

- Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches

- Experience working alongside technicians and specialist on troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems

- Familiarity with the National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code

- Ability to read and understand power and control schematics and technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals

- Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial pumps, MODBUS communication, medium-voltage distribution and control panel design and production

- Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters

- Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered)