Structural Designer

Role

Tesla is looking for a highly skilled, highly motivated Structural Designer to be part of the North American R&D, Factory and Refinery Infrastructure to help create and optimize the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, producing innovative detailed designs of factory structural systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing and refining processes. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Texas.

Responsibilities

Support the design and construction of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities at Tesla Lithium Refinery and other Tesla Facilities.Coordinate structural design on multidisciplinary project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals

Manage high-quality BIM (Revit) models, develop 3D engineering designs in Revit, and prepare plan drawings, section/elevations, installation details, and schedules for permit and construction

Utilize and improve structural design standards by working with the BIM/CAD support team to achieve consistent results and incorporate new design into the existing facility models

Assist with structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures

Assist with the design of structural engineering solutions for existing building structure retrofits, design of equipment anchorages and assessment of existing site conditions

Requirements

Degree in Civil, Structural Engineering or ITE drafting certification equivalent experience

Minimum 2 years of civil/structural drafting for building or industrial projects, or equivalent

Experience developing BIM Content: Families - parametric, formula nested, type catalogs

Expert knowledge of Revit Structural and proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; prioritize and communicate assignments, and a willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines

Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines

Self-directed, highly motivated self-starter with solid writing and verbal communication skills