Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Design

You will be responsible for driving innovation and first principles mindset, driving projects to completion and supporting Infrastructure Development for Sales, Service, Delivery, Collision, and Warehousing projects across North America. The ideal candidate thrives from working in a technically complex and fast-moving environment and is willing to challenge the status quo.
Responsibilities

• Develop & create standard basis of design for Mechanical infrastructure scope of work. Advocate and educate AHJ's on Tesla's behalf. Work with local utility companies to support upgrades where necessary. Engage as a technical expert with the larger infrastructure team - Real Estate, Design, and Construction

• Drive prototype design and standardization of electrical and mechanical equipment to expand and expedite roll out program. Ability to manage 3rd party engineering consultants and self-perform design paths. Develop process improvements / workflows / templates to increase design productivity and quality of deliverables with outsourced Mechanical Engineers. Support review of construction documents, driving consistency of standards, challenging assumptions and driving best practices for design

• Manage and train 3rd party mechanical consultants in design of electrical and mechanical systems and manage best design practices to maintain cost and time efficiency. Responsible for designing and drafting mechanical engineering deliverables as Engineer of Record and with respect to code compliance, and ensuring every design maintains the highest level of quality

• Ultimate system owner for a wide range of mechanical systems including but not limited to: HVAC, heat exchangers, heaters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, dust collectors exhaust, cooling towers, fans/pumps, plumbing, etc for all development types

• Develop conceptual designs and identify technical and financial risks. Suggest alternative solutions which mitigates risks is imperative. Develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent. Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution. Interface and collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines. Ability to train and mentor designers to expand their mechanical knowledge

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience

• 5+ years of work experience in HVAC and Plumbing design. A combination of experience with an owner operator and Design/Consultancy firm is highly desired

• Expert ability to work with utility companies, managing and designing utility upgrades. Experience with Design of Industrial type of Facilities and Data Centers is a plus. Expert knowledge of REVIT MEP and proficiency with AutoCAD

• Licensed Engineer in CA, TX, NV, FL, and/or NY. Well versed in International Mechanical Code

• Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results. Excellent organizational, team management, problem solving, and mentorship skills. Strong communication and coordination skills

• Availability to travel as necessary

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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