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Sr. Structural Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering

Tesla
Full Timesenior
Palo Alto, California, US$112k – $240kPosted March 5, 2026

Job Description

What to Expect

Tesla has an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven Senior Structural Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team for our bay area locations. This individual will support the design and construction of a variety of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. You will be integral to the design and construction activities of multiple critical capex projects while working with internal and external stakeholders, interfacing end users, Construction Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

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
  • Support bidding and construction admin, RFI review, Submittal and Shop drawing approvals, and response to field issues
  • Direct, develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff

What You'll Bring

  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, or the equivalent in experience, and minimum 8 years of experience with structural design and engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in CA
  • 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 building code and structural design standards
  • Advanced proficiency in structural design with various materials such as steel, concrete, Unistrut, cold-form steel, steel welding and reinforcement details of concrete
  • Advanced proficiency in lateral (seismic/wind) and foundation design and related code requirement
  • Advanced proficiency in design considering constructability and construction sequence for fabrication/installation
  • Advanced proficiency in 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.) is huge plus

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:

  • 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

Expected Compensation

$112,000 - $240,000/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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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Sr. Structural Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering

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