Lead Mechanical Engineer, MEP

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentoring","Contract management","Conflict resolution","Attention to detail"]

Lead MEP engineering for SpaceX’s Texas Construction Projects, providing technical direction across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing workstreams from design through commissioning. Own delivery of large capital projects for internal stakeholders, produce engineering drawings and technical documentation, manage construction contracts with subcontractors, and resolve field design/build conflicts. Coordinate with utility providers to ensure resilient power delivery while mentoring engineers and driving performance, schedule, and quality outcomes.

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Lead Mechanical Engineer, MEP

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Job Summary

Lead MEP engineering for SpaceX’s Texas Construction Projects, providing technical direction across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing workstreams from design through commissioning. Own delivery of large capital projects for internal stakeholders, produce engineering drawings and technical documentation, manage construction contracts with subcontractors, and resolve field design/build conflicts. Coordinate with utility providers to ensure resilient power delivery while mentoring engineers and driving performance, schedule, and quality outcomes.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical leadership and direction across the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for large capital projects.
  • •Direct development and issuance of engineering drawings, design documentation, and technical reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial infrastructure projects.
  • •Lead preparation, negotiation, and management of construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines from award through close-out.
  • •Resolve complex design and construction conflicts in the field in real time while minimizing impacts to schedule and cost.
  • •Coordinate with electrical utility providers and serve as the primary technical interface with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and key project stakeholders.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another 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.
  • •Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems ("<600Vac").
  • •Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling equipment.
Experience:2+ yearsConstructionMEP
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringContract managementConflict resolutionAttention to detail
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADRevitHVACUPS systemsBackup generatorsAutomatic transfer switchesMEP engineeringDelta/wye transformers

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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