StructuralEngineering Lead

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an experienced Structural Engineering expert to join our Infrastructure Design Engineering team. As part of the EPC group, this team is focused on designing, collaborating, and building the first home of Optimus while continuing to support critical vehicle programs.

This person will have a thorough understanding of all things related to Structural design and construction, with extensive experience with Architectural and MEP design. They will be a technical advisor providing guidance and review of conceptual through detailed designs to produce buildings and construction that are fully integrated with manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience working with large, complex projects, provide innovative solutions that are super‑efficient and robust, and be able to multi‑task and communicate risks to multiple stakeholders.

• High‑level review of Structural design work to ensure every design maintains the highest level of quality and serves as Engineer of Record (EOR) for the most complex projects
• Continually develop and improve upon project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent
• Provide oversight of geotechnical investigations
• Provide technical expertise to the CSA design engineering team and other groups within organization, including other Engineer of Record (EOR) and Architect of Record (AOR)
• Lead strategic decisions about technologies, materials, and processes, to build reliable buildings and construction that are very cost effective
• Ensure design satisfies the construction requirements and is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations that are relevant to the project
• Support construction activities by providing field construction review and design guidance
• Provide peer review and mentorship of junior engineers
• Ability to guide others and take leadership on projects of varying complexity

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering or equivalent experience
• At least 12 years of experience with increasing responsibility
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Hands‑on experience including design and construction
• Ability to adapt, multi‑task, and prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving changes in design requirements
• Work well under pressure and can work with multiple large teams at the same time
• Ability to interface and collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Backup childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits – 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

$148,000 – $258,000 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.