Permitting Coordinator

About the role

• Permitting Coordinator | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 283113 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

An integral member of Tesla's Permitting Team, the Permitting Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the permitting process progresses smoothly. Tesla is a demanding, fast paced, and exciting environment where disciplined, self-motivated individuals can grow and excel. To contribute to this mission, the Permitting Coordinator will efficiently gather and submit specified plans, supplemental documents, and application materials required by local building and planning departments to permit the design and construction of Giga Texas Tesla projects.

What You'll Do

• Submit, track, and file building, fire, temporary, and supplemental permits with local municipalities promptly
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and jurisdictional officials to resolve workflow obstacles and process changes
• Maintain and update internal databases, permit trackers, and spreadsheets in real time
• Manage all permit-related documentation, including organizing files and ensuring compliance with state accessibility regulations and standards
• Monitor permit due dates, facilitate timely issuance, and follow up on stalled cases to expedite approvals
• Identify inefficiencies in internal tracking systems and propose process improvements for permit submissions
• Ensure accurate and complete application materials are prepared and submitted for Giga Texas projects

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) fields, with direct work on construction permits
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Exceptional written, verbal, and team communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with Texas-specific compliance standards (e.g., accessibility documentation)

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)