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Architectural Designer, Infrastructure

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jan 08, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for an Architectural designer to join the Design & Engineering Team of the infrastructure Organization. The architectural designer will be responsible for the design of industrial manufacturing, and workplace facilities. This is a full-time position that will support projects across multiple Tesla locations. What You'll Do Perform feasibility and techno-economic studies on capital projects to support leadership's decision making and meet aggressive budget goals Collaborate with various design teams, and liaise with manufacturing, construction, and facility stakeholders to understand the project requirements, and deliver fully coordinated Basis of Design documents Collaborate with the estimating team preparing test-fits and bill of quantities to facilitate estimates to a sufficient level of accuracy required for project funding Under the guidance of the architectural lead, support the design effort by producing drawings and deliverables for Permit/Construction, including plans, sections, details, schedules, layouts, calculations, and specifications for projects of various sizes and complexity Interface with external design consultants during bid and project execution as needed to ensure that design and specifications meet the project requirements Typical scope may include retrofitting or modifying existing buildings, designing new buildings or new additions Participate effectively during drawing approval meetings and inspections with local authority officials and attend tests and special inspections to confirm compliance with the applicable codes and standards What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience 5+ years' work experience in large industrial, commercial, institutional, facilities (manufacturing, refineries, data centers, hospitals, college campuses, etc.) Experience with at least two $50M+ projects, (preferably with on both "owner" and "contractor" side). Registered as a certified Professional Architect (RA) is not required Advanced knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable codes, design guides and standards related to the discipline Must prioritize and manage heavy workload on multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity Ability to develop architectural deliverables using state of the art 3D modeling software, especially Revit Collaborate with other discipline leaders to develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure that each deliverable is fully coordinated 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