Structural Design Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

What to Expect 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.

What You'll Do 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

What You'll Bring 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

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

Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

$83,600 - $193,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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.