Civil Engineer

About PLD Space

Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies.

We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting the pathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by making space more accessible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer and wealthier.

Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enable progress from space and enrich peoples’ lives on Earth, by moving new economies, people and world forward.

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of construction projects. And to plan construction activities, supervise the installation of structural elements and inspect the building upon completion.

• Design and calculation of structural elements.
• Monitoring and control of the correct execution of existing facilities in the work.
• Minimum experience in a construction or facilities company of 3 years, performing tasks related to the position of production manager.
• Construction management, contracting, measurements, valuations, subcontractor management, economic planning and construction management.
• Oversee construction contracts with subcontractors in multiple disciplines.
• Manage multidisciplinary design and construction projects.
• Interact with other engineers, contractors, manufacturers and stakeholders.
• Able to provide direct on-site observations and resolve conflicts in real time.

• Construction Engineering, Technical Architecture or similar.
• With deep experience in other disciplines as mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, air conditioning.
• More than 3 years of experience.
• Experience creating structural detail drawings in AUTOCAD, NX or similar.
• Experience in 3D conceptual creation and rendering (SketchUp…)
• Knowledge of analysis design programs, CYPE or similar.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and manufacturing drawings.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, dealing with situations that are constrained by time and managing different tasks at the same time.
• Able to work autonomously with little supervision.

• Location: Elche.
• Working hours: full time.
• Trips: Teruel, Huelva and French Guiana.

Health & Wellness

• Physiotherapy within our facilities
• 50% discount on your health insurance
• You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
• Healthy snacks and lots of fruit

Find balance

• 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Never stop learning

• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

Focus on your financial future

• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

• Teamwork.
• Hard work.
• Dynamism.
• Commitment.
• Keep it simple.

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built