Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Structural Design Engineer - Infrastructure Programs

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience, and at least 5 years of experience with structural design and engineering.
Knowledge of structural analysis and design software including ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RISA 3D, RAM Structural System, and BIM/CAD modeling tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
Advanced understanding of California and International Building Codes and structural design standards, including IBC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE.
Advanced proficiency in structural design using steel, concrete, Unistrut, and cold-form steel, including steel welding and concrete reinforcement details.
Proficiency in lateral seismic and wind design, foundation design, applicable code requirements, constructability and construction sequencing for fabrication and installation, and development of structural plans, details, and supporting calculations for permit and construction packages, including responding to plan checks.
Experience in structural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities such as automobile manufacturing, semiconductor, solar, or battery facilities.
Willingness to travel up to 20% to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America.

Responsibilities

Coordinate structural design on multidisciplinary project teams with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping/plumbing professionals.
Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and other structural systems for lateral and gravity forces, and prepare supporting structural calculations.
Make technical assumptions, work independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions using engineering judgment.
Present 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews to stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete field work independently or with the design team.
Provide planning estimates with limited scoping information.
Manage structural projects from estimating through construction.

Desired Qualifications

A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred, particularly in California, Colorado, Nevada, or Texas, or willingness to obtain reciprocity.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Hawthorne, California
Requisition ID	285352
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking an innovative Structural Design Engineer with strong expertise in designing structural and seismic building systems to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking structural design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla’s fast-paced R&D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, SI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.</p>

Job 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

Job Requirements

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or the equivalent in experience, and minimum 5-7 years of experience with structural design and engineering
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 and International Building Codes and structural design standards (IBC, ACI, AISC ASCE)
Advanced proficiency in structural design with various materials such as steel, concrete, Unistrut, cold-form steel, steel welding and reinforcement details of concrete
Proficiency in lateral (seismic/wind) and foundation design and related code requirement and design considering constructability and construction sequence for fabrication/installation and 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.)
Willingness to travel to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America (travel up to 20%)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred – preference for CA, CO, NV, TX or open to reciprocity

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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