Sr. Design Manager, Structural Engineering Tesla - 3.3 Lathrop, CA Job Details Full-time $97,200 - $189,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Structural engineering practices Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Infrastructure design Industrial building design Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Building information modeling (BIM) tools Manufacturing company experience Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description What to Expect We are looking for a highly skilled Design Manager, with Structural Engineering focus, who is passionate about our mission to join our energy infrastructure engineering team with focus on cell manufacturing and R D improvements. In this role, we are looking for 50% design management and 50% structural engineering design experience on Revit/CAD. You will be asked to own and drive the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to build. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, construction and project management. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. This role requires you to be extremely detail oriented, identify real hard barriers and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will drive collaboration between Engineering disciplines, Construction, R D, operations to ensure our team's goals are aligned with company priorities. We are a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self‐motivated and disciplined is critical.

What You'll Do Structural Design:

Perform analyses, feasibility studies, designs, and detailing for new/existing structures

Document Development:

Assist in creating drawings, BIM models, calculations, proposals, reports, and preliminary concepts for quotes

Design Review Management:

Organize design reviews, construction packages (scope, kick-off, MDR, 30-90%, IFP, IFC); prepare IFP for quick projects

Strategy Definition:

Define approaches for overall design/engineering deliverables, including construction and permit packages

Project Ownership:

Lead full design/engineering efforts from concept to delivery to achieve aggressive goals

Permitting & Docs:

Manage permitting, construction documents, transmittals, RFIs, and customer requests

Funding & Scheduling:

Own project funding requests and coordinate schedules with construction team based on procurement needs

Stakeholder Alignment:

Understand requirements, translate to deliverables; distill, document, and manage scope in dynamic environments

Technical Management:

Oversee planning, scope development, change management, programming, design, and engineering during construction

Team & Innovation:

Build cross-functional relationships; apply delivery methods, lean principles, BIM; implement innovations; solve complex problems objectively; influence without authority What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or the equivalent in experience; PE license is preferred

Experience Level:

7+ years of professional experience in structural engineering

Design Expertise:

Proven experience designing manufacturing, industrial, R D facilities, workplaces, and site infrastructure

Coordination Skills:

Experience coordinating with MEP disciplines, AHJs, subcontractors, and third-party consulting firms

Project Delivery:

Demonstrated record in delivering IFB, IFP, and IFC packages

Technical Proficiency:

Proficient in CAD/Revit; experience with process piping preferred

Project Management:

Strong skills in applying project/program management fundamentals to complex problems; ability to execute multiple projects/tasks in parallel; construction project management experience a plus

Communication Abilities:

Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to distill complex problems into clear plans and engage technical/non-technical stakeholders effectively

Soft Skills and Mindset:

Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner with a can-do attitude; passionate about complex infrastructure; thrives under pressure in ambiguous environments

Work Requirements:

On-site 5 days/week with flexibility for Bay Area travel; willingness to travel across North America/Tesla sites, including long hours, evenings, and weekends as needed 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: 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 Expected Compensation $97,200 - $189,000/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. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.