Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 19, 2026
What to Expect This Civil Engineer/Designer role will support design development of civil engineering designs for the Lithium Refinery located in greater Corpus Christi of Texas by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. What You'll Do Originate and check civil deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports, and calculations Develop and/or improve in-house standards, specifications, and templates Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on civil considerations for project design and construction permits and provide technical support to other teams within the company Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and government officials to obtain necessary permits and approvals Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of work from third-party engineers to support project costing, contracting, and scheduling Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering firms and integrate vendor information from subcontractors into the design solution Participate in project design/model and constructability reviews and attend site visits and coordination meetings Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and budget Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product and independently plan, budget, and schedule deliverables and model reviews within the discipline Work closely with other technical disciplines, operations, and construction to provide the most cost-effective solutions What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 6 years of roadway and utility design Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred, or eligibility for reciprocity Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling software In-depth knowledge of TCEQ and TxDOT requirements including SWPPPs Expertise in AASHTO Green Book geometric design Strong understanding of backflow prevention and valve specifications Proven ability to manage complex projects from permitting to commissioning 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)