Structural Designer, Infrastructure Programs

About the role

Structural Designer, Infrastructure Programs | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 278652 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly skilled, highly motivated Structural Designer to be part of Engineering Procurement construction (EPC) organization supporting factory and refinery infrastructure projects over multiple North America locations. The role will work on greenfield and existing facilities interfacing with cross-discipline teams in a fast-paced environment producing innovative detailed designs structural systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing and refining processes.

What You'll Do

• Support the design and construction of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities at multiple Tesla Facilities
• Manage high-quality BIM (Revit) models, develop 3D engineering designs in Revit, and prepare plan drawings, section/elevations, installation details, and schedules for permit and construction under the supervision of Lead Designer/Engineer
• Coordinate structural modeling with multidisciplinary project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
• Utilize and improve structural design standards by working with the BIM/CAD support team to achieve consistent results and incorporate new design into the existing facility models
• Assist Lead Engineer/Designer in gathering information for RFI’s
• Assist in developing material take-offs
• Assist in laying out of structural engineering solutions developed by Lead Engineer and Lead Designer in preparation for 30%, 60% and 90% model review

What You'll Bring

• ITE drafting certification or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of civil/structural drafting for building or industrial projects, or equivalent
• Experience developing BIM Content: Families - parametric, formula nested, type catalogs
• Expert knowledge of Revit Structural and proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite
• Works effectively under the direction of the Lead Engineer/Designer with minimal supervision, prioritizes and clearly communicates tasks, and demonstrates flexibility to work overtime when necessary to meet project deadlines
• Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines
• Self-directed, highly motivated self-starter with solid writing and verbal communication 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)