Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla

Austin, Texas Posted October 29, 2026

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On-site Full-time Senior
Job Description

Description:
This Civil Engineer/Designer role will support design development of civil engineering designs for the Lithium Refinery located in greater Corpus Christi of Texas by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities:
Originate and check civil deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports, and calculations
Develop and/or improve in-house standards, specifications, and templates
Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on civil considerations for project design and construction permits and provide technical support to other teams within the company
Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and government officials to obtain necessary permits and approvals
Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of work from third-party engineers to support project costing, contracting, and scheduling
Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering firms and integrate vendor information from subcontractors into the design solution
Participate in project design/model and constructability reviews and attend site visits and coordination meetings
Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and budget
Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product and independently plan, budget, and schedule deliverables and model reviews within the discipline
Work closely with other technical disciplines, operations, and construction to provide the most cost-effective solutions

Requirements:
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Civil engineering/Site Development, with a proven track record of managing medium to large-scale projects
Advance experience in the use of AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit and as well as hydrology/stormwater management software for civil design
Work experience should emphasize Civil Site design of heavy industrial type facilities including stormwater management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), wastewater and process water management
Familiar with the provisions of AASHTO, ASTM, ACI, TCEQ and WBDG UFC codes. Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques
Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other disciplines associated with Facilities Design
Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of Civil Site systems of high complexity
Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications
Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
Ability to resolve design issues and clear communication with subordinates, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the sub-contractors

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

Required Skills
civil engineering technical support collaboration private equity AutoCAD Revit Express communication
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