Construction Field Engineer, Lithium Refinery
Job in
Robstown, Nueces County, Texas, 78380, USA
Listed on 2026-05-25
Listing for:
Tesla
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What To Expect
As a Field Engineer you will be playing a critical role in the construction of Tesla’s first lithium refinery plant near Corpus Christi, TX. You will be involved in the full life cycle of a project from design to commissioning. This role will require collaboration across functional groups to resolve technical design issues, ensure quality installations, track and report cost/schedule metrics, and model safe work practices.
This is a role that requires sound technical judgement and creative problem-solving skills to support all teams.
- Complete constructability reviews
- Manage Request for Information (RFI) for both coordination and providing technical answers
- Execute purchases $100k and under and support purchase orders over $100k
- Complete and track value engineering efforts
- Standard and specification review and development
- Provide feedback on construction sequencing for your discipline
- Identify and provide a path of resolution to technical field issues as they arise in collaboration with engineering, applicable contractors, and other parties as required
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
- High proficiency in Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Navisworks Manage, and AutoCAD
- Proficiency with the follow programs is a bonus: iConstruct, Ansys, Inventor, Compress, Aconex, CADWorx Plant Professional, Revit, and STAAD
- Proven ability to identify field issues and propose efficient solutions
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants)
- Previous experience on $200M+ projects, preferably with experience on both “owner” and “contractor” side
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
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