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Civil Engineer, Lithium Refinery

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
What To Expect
This Civil Engineer/Designer role will support design development of civil engineering designs for the Lithium Refinery located in greater Corpus Christi of Texas by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Originate and check civil deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports, and calculations
  • Develop and/or improve in-house standards, specifications, and templates
  • Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on civil considerations for project design and construction permits and provide technical support to other teams within the company
  • Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and government officials to obtain necessary permits and approvals
  • Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of work from third-party engineers to support project costing, contracting, and scheduling
  • Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering firms and integrate vendor information from subcontractors into the design solution
  • Participate in project design/model and constructability reviews and attend site visits and coordination meetings
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and budget
  • Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product and independently plan, budget, and schedule deliverables and model reviews within the discipline
  • Work closely with other technical disciplines, operations, and construction to provide the most cost-effective solutions


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Civil engineering/Site Development, with a proven track record of managing medium to large-scale projects
  • Advance experience in the use of AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit and as well as hydrology/stormwater management software for civil design
  • Work experience should emphasize Civil Site design of heavy industrial type facilities including stormwater management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), wastewater and process water management
  • Familiar with the provisions of AASHTO, ASTM, ACI, TCEQ and WBDG UFC codes. Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques
  • Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other disciplines associated with Facilities Design
  • Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of Civil Site systems of high complexity
  • Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications
  • Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
  • Ability to resolve design issues and clear communication with subordinates, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the sub-contractors


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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


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