Sr. Structural Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to work on our Semi Truck mass production facility, ground-up Engineering-Procurement-Construction project that requires exceptional talent. The product portfolio is expanding with never-built-before production lines, and requirements demand cell production volume at a scale which was once thought to be impossible to reach. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Required commitment is that you bring in your passion for advancing energy sustainability, your desire to work on difficult problems pushing the limits, your willingness to value team success beyond your own, and your unwavering positive attitude towards sustained hard work. The position is located in Sparks, NV.
In this role, you will be asked to be the primary structural engineering lead for the design and engineering efforts to support construction of infrastructure development, from concept level to production.


Responsibilities

• Lead all structural design concept evaluations and decisions, leading to completion of construction drawings for permit and construction execution
• Manage multiple projects throughout the planning, design, bid, and construction phases from new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities
• Drive support staff, internal and 3rd party engineers including mentoring less experienced engineering staff
• Coordinate structural design on multidiscipline project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgment
• Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members
• Present design concepts and progress at project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
• Able to develop quantity take-offs and assist with cost estimating for projects in short time frames including planning estimates with limited scoping information
• Working knowledge of US building codes and structural design standards.
• Perform construction administration tasks including review and coordination of RFIs, RFPs, submittal logs, bids, shop drawings, etc. Interact with contractors, fabricators, stakeholders and consultant teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in structural design of commercial, industrial, or oil & gas industries
• Registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE) with active NCEES record and ability to acquire State PE license for Nevada
• Familiarity with Revit Structural and experienced with Navisworks
• Willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and technical, yet experienced enough to see the big picture
• Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines
• Ability to uphold the use of standards and escalate issues in a timely fashion
• Self-directed, highly motivated self-starter with solid writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program