Structural Field Engineer

Our Factory Engineering group is seeking a structural field engineer to integrate with our field engineering and construction teams as an extension of the Structural Engineering Team. Responsible for assuring quality and efficient execution of Factory Engineering structural design in our Texas Gigafactory facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Field Alignment and Quality Control: Integrate with field activities to ensure execution aligns with drawings and specifications. Collect measurements, report observations, resolve clashes and RFIs, and conduct daily site walks to monitor progress, identify deficiencies, and communicate issues to the design engineer and construction manager
• Direct and Support Construction Activities: Oversee corrective actions of non-conformance items, provide engineering design interpretation to construction teams, and offer constructability feedback based on model/drawing reviews and existing condition verification
• Exercise Engineering Judgment: Make technical assumptions, think independently, and draw conclusions using engineering expertise and experience to complete assigned tasks
• Facilitate Communication: Communicate key activities and critical submittals to stakeholders, engineering teams, and vendors. Participate in pre-construction meetings to highlight key structural design items in advance of construction activities
• Drive Improvements: Identify and report opportunities for detail, design, and constructability enhancements to engineering teams for continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in structural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or manufacturing facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
• Familiarity with US building codes and structural design standards
• Familiarity with construction norms related to concrete and steel construction
• Familiarity with Revizto, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Must be able to walk, climb ladders, and stand for long periods of time
• Must be onsite full-time in Austin, TX

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)
• 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