Senior Civil Engineer

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Job Category
Energy - Solar & Storage

Location
AUSTIN, Texas

Req. ID
222863

Job Type
Full-time

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What to Expect

Be a member of the Tesla Commercial Energy Land Development Team, a cross functional “shared services” team that ensures the successful deployment of Tesla’s commercial energy projects. You will support the civil engineering aspects of our projects across all stages of development – starting with initial due diligence review during the sales phase, into design and permitting during the deployment phase, and through completion of construction.

What You’ll Do
  • Responsible for working with internal teams and external project stakeholders through the entire development cycle on the siting, design, and construction of utility and commercial battery storage, microgrid, and charging projects
  • Manage multiple projects throughout diligence, planning, design, bid, and construction phases
  • Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of works from third party engineers to support project costing, contracting, and scheduling
  • Serve as in-house subject matter expert on civil considerations for project design and construction permitting
  • Support preparation and submission of site civil plan sets and permit applications
  • Develop high quality civil engineering plans, including construction document drawings, specifications, calculations, and utilize and improve civil design standards and details
  • Review drawings and proposals by subcontractors, engineers, and customers, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination
  • Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to both internal and external team members
  • Attend site visits, public meetings/hearings, and agency coordination meetings
  • Work with federal, state, and local permitting authorities through the design and permitting process with the goal of achieve project completion consistent with the construction budget and schedule
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10 years’ applied project experience
  • Registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE). Ability to acquire their PE in TX or CA within 3 months is preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/stormwater management software
  • Experience in site civil design including grading, roadway, pavements, utilities, stormwater management plans (flood control and stormwater quality), erosion and sediment control plans, project sites with multi-users and modes of transportation, and industrial construction and operations
  • Experience with structural engineering, deep and shallow foundation designs, steel, concrete, and other building materials is preferred
  • Experience in geotechnical engineering, traffic/transportation, craning, and logistics is preferre
  • Experience managing external consultants and contractors through full scopes
  • Experience in multiple regions within North America is preferred
  • Available for travel (10%) nationally and internationally (within North America)
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:
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.