Construction Field Engineer, Lithium Refinery

About the role

Construction Field Engineer, Lithium Refinery | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: Robstown, Texas | Req ID: 249111 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a Field Engineer you will be playing a critical role in the construction of Tesla’s first lithium refinery plant near Corpus Christi, TX. You will be involved in the full life cycle of a project from design to commissioning.. This role will require collaboration across functional groups to resolve technical design issues, ensure quality installations, track and report cost/schedule metrics, and model safe work practices. This is a role that requires sound technical judgement and creative problem-solving skills to support all teams.

What You'll Do

• Complete constructability reviews
• Manage Request for Information (RFI) for both coordination and providing technical answers
• Execute purchases $100k and under and support purchase orders over $100k
• Complete and track value engineering efforts
• Standard and specification review and development
• Provide feedback on construction sequencing for your discipline
• Identify and provide a path of resolution to technical field issues as they arise in collaboration with engineering, applicable contractors, and other parties as required

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• High proficiency in Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Navisworks Manage, and AutoCAD
• Proficiency with the follow programs is a bonus: iConstruct, Ansys, Inventor, Compress, Aconex, CADWorx Plant Professional, Revit, and STAAD
• Proven ability to identify field issues and propose efficient solutions
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants)
• Previous experience on $200M+ projects, preferably with experience on both “owner” and “contractor” side

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)