Design Manager, Infrastructure Design Job at Tesla, Inc. in Lathrop

Tesla's Infrastructure Design team leads the development of innovative solutions for complex R&D and manufacturing facilities across the Bay Area and beyond. We specialize in creating sophisticated infrastructure systems that power next-generation research and production environments.

What to Expect

As Design Manager at our Megafactory in Lathrop, CA, you will lead comprehensive design and engineering initiatives while managing multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets. This role requires expertise in both technical leadership and project management to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions that align with Tesla's standards of excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Drive end-to-end design management for facility infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration across all engineering disciplines.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to translate production requirements into efficient, scalable infrastructure solutions that optimize performance and cost.
• Collaborate with internal/external EPC teams to ensure designs and specifications meet Tesla's engineering standards.
• Direct the complete design process from concept through implementation, including basis of design documentation, detailed drawings, and value engineering.
• Lead constructability reviews and coordinate cross-disciplinary design integration to prevent conflicts and optimize installation efficiency.
• Conduct thorough capacity and risk analyses for capital infrastructure projects while developing and validating cost estimates at the conceptual phase.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers while fostering an innovative design environment.
• Create adaptable designs that accommodate future growth while maintaining ability to defend design decisions to leadership.
• Synthesize complex technical information into clear presentations that drive strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in design management and engineering design.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with NCEES record and ability to obtain California PE license.
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial facility design and infrastructure systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ICC codes and California Title 24 requirements.
• Proven construction administration experience including RFI and submittal review.
• Excellence in project management and cross-functional team leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in technical software including Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Knowledgeable in sustainable design practices and energy efficiency preferred.
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.

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:

• 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.

Expected Compensation

$79,200 - $194,400/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 / 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.

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