Architectural Designer - Infrastructure

Overview

Tesla is seeking a skilled Architectural Designer to become part of the Design & Engineering team within our Infrastructure Organization. This full-time role involves crafting designs for industrial manufacturing sites and workplace facilities, supporting projects across various Tesla locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility and economic analysis on capital projects to aid leadership decisions and meet strict budget constraints.
• Work closely with design teams and coordinate with manufacturing, construction, and facility stakeholders to understand project needs and prepare comprehensive Basis of Design documentation.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop test-fits and bills of quantities ensuring estimates reach the necessary accuracy for project financing.
• Assist the architectural lead by generating detailed drawings and documentation for permitting and construction, including plans, sections, details, layouts, schedules, calculations, and specifications for projects varying in scale and complexity.
• Coordinate with external design consultants during bidding and project execution phases to ensure designs and specifications satisfy project requirements.
• Contribute to retrofitting, modifications of existing buildings, and the design of new construction or additions.
• Engage actively in drawing approval meetings, inspections with local authorities, and oversee tests and special inspections to verify compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of professional experience with large-scale industrial, commercial, institutional, or facility-related projects (such as manufacturing plants, refineries, data centers, hospitals, or campuses).
• Strong understanding of architectural design fundamentals, relevant codes, design guidelines, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects to ensure consistent quality and productivity.
• Proficiency in advanced 3D modeling software, particularly Autodesk Revit, to develop architectural deliverables.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary ranging from $92,000 to $174,000 annually, supplemented with cash and stock awards.
• Comprehensive medical plans, including options with zero payroll deductions.
• Fertility, adoption, surrogacy, family-building benefits.
• Dental and vision plans, sometimes with no paycheck contributions.
• Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts for qualified medical plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plans.
• Company-provided Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period).
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (flex time for salaried employees, accrued hours for hourly), and paid holidays.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary insurance benefits including coverage for critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidents, theft and legal services, and pet insurance.
• Support programs for weight management and tobacco cessation.
• Parental support programs such as Tesla Babies.
• Commuter benefits and employee discounts with additional perks.

Additional Details

Salary offered may differ based on factors such as location, relevant expertise, and experience. Benefit details will be shared upon an employment offer.