Civil Engineer

Tesla - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Tesla is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join the Texas team and contribute to a variety of Land Development, Site Design, Roadway/Transportation, and many more projects on our 2,500+ acre site. The role involves promoting and protecting Tesla's reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the world's most exciting cars and shifting the paradigm of personal transportation worldwide. As a Civil Engineer, you will manage multiple projects throughout the planning, design, bid, and construction phases, ensuring that all aspects of the projects are executed efficiently and effectively. In this position, you will define and plan project work scope, schedules, budget, and resource requirements. You will independently develop high-quality civil engineering products, including construction document drawings, specifications, narratives, and calculations. Effective and proactive communication of project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members is crucial. Additionally, you will review drawings and proposals by vendors, engineers, and architects, driving multi-disciplinary coordination to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phases.
• Define and plan project work scope, schedules, budget, and resource requirements.
• Independently develop high quality civil engineering products including construction document drawings, specifications, narratives, and calculations.
• Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members.
• Review drawings and proposals by vendors, engineers, and architects, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience building high-tech/industrial infrastructure and operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.).
• Experience in civil engineering design, stormwater management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), heavy civil, wastewater, and manufacturing.
• Operational construction site development background with experience in design of roadway, grading, pavement, sewer, storm drainage, water, erosion and sediment control, and traffic plans.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and timelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and interface at an executive level within a diverse team.
• Ability to uphold the use of standards and escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Desire to do the impossible with a positive and professional 'never say die' attitude.
• Demonstrates an 'outside the box' problem solving approach; develop alternative and innovative design solutions.

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction for medical plan options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• 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 including 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.