Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure & Industrial Factory Design

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Architecture or Engineering (civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical) or a related field is required.
8–12+ years of progressive experience in industrial facility or plant design/engineering, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within architecture and engineering firms and delivering complex industrial projects, including a proven record in delivering issued-for-bid, issued-for-permit, and issued-for-construction packages.
A full understanding of engineering disciplines and the ability to manage engineering resources.
Experience designing production facilities, workplaces, and site infrastructure.
Knowledge of industrial processes, manufacturing layouts, and facility systems such as power distribution, process piping, material handling, cleanrooms, or hazardous materials.
Advanced project management skills and demonstrated application of project and program management fundamentals to complex engineering problems.
Experience working with authorities having jurisdiction and building relationships with local jurisdictions to navigate regulatory compliance and safety standards.
Proficiency in design and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Plant 3D, or equivalent.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to execute multiple projects and tasks in parallel.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of architects and mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and process engineers focused on industrial facility design.
Lead and develop project forecasting and resource planning processes across architecture and engineering disciplines; guide development of in-house software as needed.
Manage end-to-end facility design projects, including site layout, utility design, structural systems, process optimization, manufacturing equipment integration, construction packages, and permit packages.
Own design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to delivery; establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and quality-control processes within the team.
Develop concept designs and project funding requests, and present capital expenditure requests to stakeholders and senior leadership for alignment and approval.
Oversee creation of engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, Revizto, Navisworks, BIM360, ACC, and other software.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including OSHA, NFPA, IBC, local building codes, environmental regulations, and industry-specific requirements.
Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, value engineering, and cost-benefit analyses to optimize performance, constructability, safety, and long-term operations and maintenance.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, external consultants, vendors, and contractors during design, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
Identify resource requirements and gaps across project stages; manage project budgets, schedules, and resources while identifying and mitigating risks.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree is preferred.
A PE or RA license or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
Experience with subcontractors or third-party consulting firms, including resource forecasting, project budgets, and gross margin, is an asset.
Knowledge of hazardous materials is a plus.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera is advantageous.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	276302
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled leader and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of industrial factories, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and other specialized facilities. In this role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team that owns and drives engineering efforts and facility designs for construction and infrastructure development from concept to handover. You will drive technical excellence, manage complex projects, ensure regulatory & code compliance, and drive collaboration between construction, manufacturing engineers, 3rd-party contractors, production and operations teams, and senior leadership to ensure our team’s goals are aligned with company priorities. 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, optimize problem solving across multiple engineering disciplines, and drive the cross-functional teams to execute at high quality. We are a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self‐motivated and disciplined is critical. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of architects and mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and process engineers focused on industrial facility design
Lead and develop project forecasting and resource planning processes across architecture and all engineering disciplines; versatility with multiple project management, resource planning, and document control software and the ability to guide the development of in-house software is an asset
Manage end-to-end facility design projects, including site layout, utility design (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, compressed air, etc.), structural systems, process optimization, integration of manufacturing equipment, and strategies for design and engineering deliverables including construction and permit packages
Own the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to delivery to meet our aggressive goals; establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and quality control processes within the team
Develop concept designs and project funding requests; present CapEx requests to stakeholders and senior leadership for alignment and approval
Oversee the creation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Revizto, Navisworks, BIM360, ACC, and other software
Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA, IBC, local building codes, environmental regulations, and industry-specific requirements)
Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, value engineering, and cost-benefit analyses to optimize designs for performance, constructability, safety, and long-term O&M
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, external consultants, vendors, and contractors during design, permitting, construction, and commissioning phases
Identify resource requirements and highlight gaps across various stages for all projects; manage project budgets, schedules, and resources while identifying and mitigating risks

Job Requirements

Degree in Architecture or Engineering (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical) or a related field (Master’s degree preferred); PE/RA license or other relevant certifications are highly desirable
8-12+ years of progressive experience in industrial facility or plant design/engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management capacity
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within A/E firms and delivering complex industrial projects; proven record in delivery of IFB, IFP and IFC packages
Full understanding of all engineering disciplines and ability to demonstrate skills to manage engineering resources; subcontractor or third-party consulting firm experience managing resource forecasting, project budgets, and gross margin is an asset
Experience designing production facilities, workplace and site infrastructure development
Strong knowledge of industrial processes, manufacturing layouts, and facility systems (power distribution, process piping, material handling, cleanrooms, or hazardous materials is a plus).
Advanced project management skills, demonstrated application of project and program management fundamentals to complex engineering problems
Experience working with AHJ’s and ability to build strong relationship with local jurisdictions, navigate regulatory compliance and safety standards
Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to effectively execute many projects and tasks in parallel
Proficiency in design and modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Plant 3D, or equivalent); familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) is advantageous

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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