Structural Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 27, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla has an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven Structural Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team for our bay area locations. This individual will support the design and construction of a variety of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. You will be integral to the design and construction activities of multiple critical capex projects while working with internal and external stakeholders, interfacing end users, Construction Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate structural design on multidiscipline project teams including Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry and different type of structural systems for lateral and gravity forces, along with the creation of justifying structural calculations
Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
Present 30% 60% 90% design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
Complete field work independently or with the design team
Provide planning estimates with limited scoping information
Manage structural projects from estimating through construction
Support bidding and construction admin, RFI review, Submittal and Shop drawing approvals, and response to field issues

Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering, or the equivalent in experience, and minimum 3 years of experience with structural design and engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in CA is preferred
Knowledge of software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RISA 3D, RAM Structural System, BIM/CAD modeling tools (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD)
Advanced level understanding of California building code and structural design standards
Advanced proficiency in structural design with various materials such as steel, concrete, Unistrut, cold-form steel, steel welding and reinforcement details of concrete
Advanced proficiency in lateral (seismic/wind) and foundation design and related code requirement
Advanced proficiency in design considering constructability and construction sequence for fabrication/installation
Advanced proficiency in developing structural plans, details and supporting calculations for Permit and Construction packages including responding to Plan Check
Experience in structural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities (automobile manufacturing, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.) is huge plus

Compensation & 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 + benefitsPay 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.

Required Skills
manufacturing plumbing private equity BIM Revit AutoCAD welding
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