Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Design

About the role

Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Design | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 282594 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is revolutionizing energy sustainability through engineering. We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to assist the design effort for groundbreaking Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) projects. This role is pivotal in developing next-generation production infrastructure, enabling unprecedented manufacturing scale and efficiency. If you thrive in demanding environments and are enthusiastic about solving complex challenges, this is your chance to shape the future of sustainable energy. The position is available in Reno, NV and Austin, TX.

In this role, you will work with the lead mechanical engineer for the design and engineering efforts to support construction of infrastructure development, from concept level to production.

What You'll Do

• Develop construction drawings for permit. Manage multiple projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phases
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement, evidence, and calculation
• Able to develop quantity take-offs and assist with cost estimating for projects in a timely manner
• Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems
• Review and develop designs that are cost effective, constructable and code compliant while meeting Tesla’s quality and schedule requirements
• Resolving design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines. Coordinate work with all other disciplines and ensure fully coordinated design package provided for construction

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and process systems design experience
• Design experience in a wide range of project types
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical equipment such as: Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Hazardous Exhaust, Heat Recovery Systems
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to facilities engineering
• Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations in HAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Revizto, and Navisworks
• Construction administration experience with submittals, RFI’s and field verification
• Experience in the preparation of mechanical contract drawings and engineering specifications

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)