Plumbing Engineer

About the role

• Plumbing Engineer | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 274768 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla’s Factory Engineering team is seeking a Plumbing Engineer to play a pivotal role in building our Texas Gigafactory. Help create and optimize the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, produce cutting-edge detailed design of Plumbing and other factory utility systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing processes. This permanent, full-time position is located in Austin, TX.

What You'll Do

• Lead plumbing design engineering from conceptual design through construction administration, coordinating with multiple disciplines to meet budget and schedule requirements
• Design comprehensive plumbing systems, including domestic water, hot water, reclaimed and treated water, sanitary and vent, storm drainage, pumping, natural gas, and acid waste systems
• Manage and lead small to medium-scale projects from a plumbing design perspective, ensuring technical quality and constructability
• Develop and apply design standards and documentation using Revit MEP (including custom family creation), AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, and Bluebeam
• Produce P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and 2D/3D design presentations for cross-disciplinary coordination meetings
• Research, propose, and implement innovative and conventional solutions to complex engineering challenges
• Review drawing packages and submittals for technical accuracy, aesthetics, and compliance, while effectively prioritizing work in a dynamic environment

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the design of plumbing and fire protection systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and best practices, including experience with load analysis and engineering calculation software
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IPC, UPC, IBC, IMC, ASPE standards, LEED water efficiency requirements, and NFPA codes
• Proven experience delivering plumbing engineering services from conceptual design through construction administration
• Strong proficiency in 3D BIM design tools, particularly Revit MEP; experience with Revit MEP fabrication and spool drawing production preferred
• Proficient in industry-standard coordination and documentation tools, including Revit MEP Fabrication, AutoCAD, Revizto, Navisworks, and Bluebeam

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)