Surveyor, Infrastructure Programs

About the role

• Surveyor, Infrastructure Programs | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)
• Location: Robstown, Texas | Req ID: 265684 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

As Surveyor, you will be playing a critical role in the construction of novel battery chemical plant(s) near Corpus Christi, TX. You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive survey program. This role is critical to ensuring accurate spatial data, precise alignment, and seamless integration of survey deliverables across all project phases—from initial site development through construction completion and handover.

What You'll Do

• Develop the complete survey program from inception
• Survey scopes of work, technical specifications, and contract documents for procurement
• Oversee all survey disciplines including geodetic and topographic surveys, construction staking and layout, as-built surveys and verification, monitoring and deformation surveys
• Ensure integration of survey data with engineering design models (BIM/CAD) and GIS platforms
• Evaluate and implement emerging survey technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Build, lead, and mentor the internal survey team
• Coordinate survey activities with engineering, construction, and project controls teams

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants, refineries)
• Demonstrated experience developing survey programs for large-scale industrial projects (refineries, petrochemical, LNG, or similar preferred)
• Experience managing survey operations on projects exceeding $250M in value
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or equivalent certification preferred
• Expert knowledge of: total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, and digital levels, survey software (e.g., Leica Infinity, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, geodetic principles, and survey adjustments

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)