Construction Field Engineer, Lithium Refinery

As a Field Engineer, you will be playing a critical role in the construction of Teslas first lithium refinery plant near Corpus Christi, TX. You will be involved in the full life cycle of a project from design to commissioning.

This role will require collaboration across functional groups to:

• Resolve technical design issues
• Ensure quality installations
• Track and report cost/schedule metrics
• Model safe work practices

This is a role that requires sound technical judgement and creative problem-solving skills to support all teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete constructability reviews
• Manage Request for Information (RFI) for both coordination and providing technical answers
• Execute purchases 100k and under and support purchase orders over 100k
• Complete and track value engineering efforts
• Standard and specification review and development
• Provide feedback on construction sequencing for your discipline
• Identify and provide a path of resolution to technical field issues as they arise in collaboration with engineering, applicable contractors, and other parties as required

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills are a must
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• High proficiency in Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Navisworks Manage, and AutoCAD
• Proven ability to identify field issues and propose efficient solutions
• 3 years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants)
• Previous experience on 200M+ projects, preferably with experience on both owners and contractors side

Bonus Proficiency:

• iConstruct
• Ansys
• Inventor
• Compress
• Aconex
• CADWorx
• Plant Professional
• Revit
• STAADPro

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
• Vision plans: Both have options with 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)
• 401k 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