Construction Surveyor

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.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, execute, and check site construction layout, topographic surveys, and control for Starship civil work, including staking clearing boundaries, structures, utilities, and reference points
• Establish, verify, and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control, and confirm field measurements before layout is released to construction
• Set up, adjust, and operate survey instruments. Capture and reduce data with GPS, GIS, and/or robotic total stations (RTS), digital levels, and data collectors
• Read and interpret construction plans, civil engineering drawings, and related technical documents; identify conflicts and coordinate resolutions with the Civil team
• Perform and independently check survey calculations, adjustments, and quantity or as-built measurements
• Create and maintain survey as-built drawings in AutoCAD
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of surveying equipment
• Research current survey technology and recommend upgrades where they improve accuracy, speed, or as-built quality

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in site construction layout, surveying, and civil engineering drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience creating and maintaining survey as built in AutoCAD
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Leica or Trimble terrestrial LiDAR systems and associated software. Experience with other systems will be considered
• Strong understanding of the principles of surveying, including control, error sources, and checking procedures
• Strong understanding of heavy construction methods and practice
• Experience leading field layout and as-built surveys with minimal oversight

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be available to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and weekends

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 .