What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Manager, Structural Engineering position at Tesla?
What You'll Do
Structural Design: Perform analyses, feasibility studies, designs, and detailing for new/existing structures
Document Development: Assist in creating drawings, BIM models, calculations, proposals, reports, and preliminary concepts for quotes
Design Review Management: Organize design reviews, construction packages (scope, kick-off, MDR, 30-90%, IFP, IFC); prepare IFP for quick projects
Strategy Definition: Define approaches for overall design/engineering deliverables, including construction and permit packages
Project Ownership: Lead full design/engineering efforts from concept to delivery to achieve aggressive goals
Permitting & Docs: Manage permitting, construction documents, transmittals, RFIs, and customer requests
Funding & Scheduling: Own project funding requests and coordinate schedules with construction team based on procurement needs
Stakeholder Alignment: Understand requirements, translate to deliverables; distill, document, and manage scope in dynamic environments
Technical Management: Oversee planning, scope development, change management, programming, design, and engineering during construction
Team & Innovation: Build cross-functional relationships; apply delivery methods, lean principles, BIM; implement innovations; solve complex problems objectively; influence without authority
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or the equivalent in experience; PE license is preferred
Experience Level: 7 years of professional experience in structural engineering
Design Expertise: Proven experience designing manufacturing, industrial, R&D facilities, workplaces, and site infrastructure
Coordination Skills: Experience coordinating with MEP disciplines, AHJs, subcontractors, and third-party consulting firms
Project Delivery: Demonstrated record in delivering IFB, IFP, and IFC packages
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CAD/Revit; experience with process piping preferred
Project Management: Strong skills in applying project/program management fundamentals to complex problems; ability to execute multiple projects/tasks in parallel; construction project management experience a plus
Communication Abilities: Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to distill complex problems into clear plans and engage technical/non-technical stakeholders effectively
Soft Skills and Mindset: Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner with a can-do attitude; passionate about complex infrastructure; thrives under pressure in ambiguous environments
Work Requirements: On-site 5 days/week with flexibility for Bay Area travel; willingness to travel across North America/Tesla sites, including long hours, evenings, and weekends as needed
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
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.
Salary : $108,000 - $210,000