Construction Project Engineer, Lithium Refinery

About the role

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

Location: Robstown, Texas | Req ID: 284717 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a Project Engineer, you will interface with internal and external engineering to derisk any degree of issues during the engineering phase of large capex projects along with supporting construction execution. You will be responsible for identifying, categorizing, and providing a path forward for solutions for any degree of design and/or engineering issues. This role will also track quantity variations from changes in design and provide this information in a controlled manner to Project Controls and Project Management for control of schedule and cost metrics.

What You'll Do

• Interface with internal and external engineering to define scope, prioritize phase-based deliverables, and manage Construction and Central Engineering change management—mitigating design risks and enabling seamless handover to construction
• Track quantity variations, deliverable burndown, and engineering KPIs (design input, schedule, manhours, scope adherence); escalate weekly risks to Project Controls and Project Management for informed schedule and cost decisions
• Coordinate the engineering budget and PCNs with the Construction PM, review 3rd party bids and RFQs/RFPs, support Long Lead Equipment procurement and submittal reviews, and route IFB documentation and BOMs appropriately
• Coordinate FAT, mechanical, and commissioning inspections & support engineering root cause analyses—ensuring every change traces back to an approved RFI or DCN
• Provide written technical go-by guidance for internal and external engineering in the discipline(s) you’re competent in, and promote a safe, quality-driven culture both project and company wide

What You'll Bring

• Four-year engineering degree and/or professional engineering license, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants)
• Previous experience on $250M+ projects
• Ability to read and interpret Industrial construction drawings and technical specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and Bluebeam. AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Proficiency with document control management and engineering design packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills

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)