Construction Project Engineer, Power Generation

Starbase, TX

Full Time

Posted October 22, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

Application opens on company website

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 23, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Not Specified
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Building on the rapid advancement of the Starship program, we are moving into a new phase of facility and infrastructure growth.

Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery
Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office
Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner
Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
Coordinate project implementation and track project status
Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise
Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed
Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, architecture, or construction management
2+ years of construction experience
5+ years of experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis
Ability to analyze problems and make sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost
Experience with any of the following:
Ability to work at elevated heights, outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
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 emergency situations
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
Valid driver’s license
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 .