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Construction Project Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Robstown
Mar 13, 2026
What to Expect As a Project Engineer, you will work on interfacing with internal and external engineering to derisk any degree of issues during the engineering phase of large capex projects along with supporting construction execution. You will be responsible for identifying, categorizing, and providing a path forward for solutions for any degree of design and/or engineering issues. This role will also track quantity variations from changes in design and provide this information in a controlled manner to Project Controls and Project Management for control of schedule and cost metrics. What You'll Do Interface with internal and external engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks during the engineering phase of large CAPEX projects, ensuring alignment with construction execution Facilitate seamless handover between engineering and construction teams, addressing design changes to minimize disruptions during execution Maintain documentation of design changes and quantity variations, ensuring accurate reporting to Project Controls and Project Management for informed decision-making Collaborate directly with Project Controls and Project Management to ensure engineering decisions are integrated into overall project planning and performance metrics Promote a safe and quality driven culture, both project and company wide Provide written technical guidance as go-by information for both internal and external engineering companies for the discipline(s) you're competent in What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants) Previous experience on $250M+ projects Ability to read and interpret Industrial construction drawings and technical specifications Proficiency in Microsoft products and Bluebeam. AutoCAD experience is a plus Document control management and engineering design packages 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: 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