Construction Surveyor

Starbase, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX Construction Surveyor at SpaceX plans, executes, and checks site construction layout and topographic surveys for Starship civil work. The role involves operating survey instruments, interpreting construction plans, and maintaining survey as-built drawings.

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

Qualification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical effort including standing

Required

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

Preferred

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