Mechanical Engineer, Semi

Tesla is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on large scale ground-up Engineering-Procurement-Construction project that requires exceptional talent. The product portfolio is expanding with never-built-before production lines, and requirements demand cell production volume at a scale which was once thought to be impossible to reach. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Required commitment is that you bring in your passion for advancing energy sustainability, your desire to work on difficult problems pushing the limits, your willingness to value team success beyond your own, and your unwavering positive attitude towards sustained hard work. The position is located in Sparks, NV.
Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical design and concept evaluations and decisions, leading to completion of construction drawings for permit and construction execution. Includes wet (cooling water) and dry (air) systems
• Manage multiple projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phases
• Drive support staff, internal and 3rd-party engineers
• Interface with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms during bid and project execution phases as needed to ensure that designs and specifications meet our Engineering Standards
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
• Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff
• Present design concepts and progress at project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
• Able to develop quantity take offs and assist with cost estimating for projects in short time frames
• Complete field work independently or with the esign team

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 of years HVAC and Process Systems design experience
• Registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE) with active NCEES record and ability to acquire State PE license for Nevada
• Professional design experience in a wide range of project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, bio-tech/pharmaceutical and industrial
• Fundamental understanding mechanical systems including, not limited to; Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Hazardous Exhaust, Dehumidification Units, Heat Recovery Systems
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
• International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes (codes including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes),
• ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards
• SMACNA Standards
• Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations, Pipe-flo, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks

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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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