Structural Engineer, Factory Design

Structural Engineer, Factory Design Tesla Motors, Inc. 88,000 - 168,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Fremont Apr 09, 2026
What to Expect
Tesla has an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven Structural Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team at our Fremont, CA factory. This individual will support the design and construction of a variety of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. What You'll Do
Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, along with the creation of structural calculations for submission to the AHJ
Coordinate structural design on multidiscipline project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
Develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff
Present 30% 60% 90% design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
Complete field work independently or with the design team
Manage structural projects from estimating through construction
Strong knowledge of US building codes and structural design standards
Complete design and drawings within short timelines on multiple overlapping project scopes What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural or equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in structural design of commercial, industrial, or oil & gas industries
Registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE) with active NCEES record and ability to acquire PE license in CA
Familiarity with Revit Structural and experienced with Navisworks
Detail-oriented and technical, yet experienced enough to see the big picture
Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines
Experience in structural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
Experience working in heigh seismic environment
Proficient with Revit Structural
Registered and in good standing as a Registered Professional Structural Engineer (SE) with active NCEES record and ability to acquire SE license in CA 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
$88,000 - $168,000/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.