Structural Engineer, Infrastructure Refinery Programs

About the role

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

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 278651 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly skilled, highly motivated Structural Engineer 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

• Provide comprehensive support for the design and construction of a diverse range of new builds and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities
• Receives general supervision from lead engineers to perform daily tasks
• Perform structural analysis of concrete and steel systems using industry software
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, piping/plumbing, manufacturing, and IT teams to integrate structural solutions into overall project packages. Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, along with creating reports and justifying design calculations supporting the design
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
• Maintain project documentation (models, calculations, reports) in the project data management system, ensuring traceability and version control
• Review and comment on shop drawings and sub‑contractor submissions, ensuring accuracy and constructability

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4 - 8 years of experience in structural design of commercial, industrial, data center, manufacturing industries or Refineries
• EIT (Engineer‑in‑Training) certification – required; PE (Professional Engineer) license – preferred
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, RISA‑3D, ENERCALC, RAM Connection
• Working knowledge of US building codes, structural design standards (IBC, ACI, AISC ASCE)
• Experience in designing roof joists, tilt-up wall construction, warehouse, industrial and manufacturing buildings including connection design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 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)