Facilities Mechanical Design Engineer

Tesla is looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Designer to be part of the Building Infrastructure Engineering Team at Gigafactory 1. Help create and optimize the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, produce cutting-edge detailed design of HVAC, hydronic (chilled water and heating water), and other factory utility systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing processes. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Sparks, NV.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and hydronic systems for various building type
• Prepare mechanical design packages from concept design to construction documents
• Use Revit to create mechanical layouts and prepare mechanical construction drawings for HVAC, exhaust, and hydronic systems
• Manage high quality BIM (REVIT) models, engineering drawings, and PIDs for all mechanical systems
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and resolve design issues creatively
• Work from both your own designs and designs of others, compile data, perform design computations, make quantity take-offs, and assist in preparation of cost estimates
• Develop project details, prepare selections, and adapt to alternatives
• Maintain working knowledge of the discipline's codes and study non-routine code issues
• Perform field walks, write field reports, answer RFIs and develop as-built drawings
• Prioritize and manage multiple deadlines to ensure high quality and productivity.

Requirements

• 4+ years design experience using Revit to model HVAC systems including ductwork and piping
• Must be proficient in the following: Trane TRACE or Carrier HAP, Revit, AutoCAD
• Familiar with following types of calculations: duct sizing, duct static pressure drop, pipe sizing, basic equipment selection (pumps, fans, RTUs)
• Familiar with: IECC, IMC, IPC/UPC, IFC, NFPA, SMACNA, ACGIH, and ASHRAE 62 and 90.1
• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to become a registered Professional Engineer within 1-2 years is a plus
• Plumbing and Fire Protection design experience is a plus
• Work experience in mission critical/data centers, bio-tech, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or other industrial buildings would be considered an asset

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• 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