Structural Designer, Lithium Refinery

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Robstown
Jul 29, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly skilled, highly motivated Structural Designer to be part of Infrastructure engineering team located in Texas. The role will work on greenfield and existing facilities interfacing with cross-discipline teams in a fast-paced environment producing innovative detailed designs structural systems that are fully integrated with manufacturing and refining processes. What You'll Do Support the design and construction of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities at Tesla Lithium Refinery and other Tesla Facilities Coordinate structural design on multidisciplinary project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals Manage high-quality BIM (Revit) models, develop 3D engineering designs in Revit, and prepare plan drawings, section/elevations, installation details, and schedules for permit and construction Utilize and improve structural design standards by working with the BIM/CAD support team to achieve consistent results and incorporate new design into the existing facility models Assist with structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures Assist with the design of structural engineering solutions for existing building structure retrofits, design of equipment anchorages and assessment of existing site conditions What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Civil or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of civil/structural drafting for building or industrial projects, or equivalent Experience developing BIM Content: Families - parametric, formula nested, type catalogs Expert knowledge of Revit Structural and proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; prioritize and communicate assignments, and a willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines Self-directed, highly motivated self-starter with solid writing and verbal communication skills 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) 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