Internship, Structural Engineer, Infrastructure (Winter/Spring 2024)

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What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start in-person around January and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May/June 2024) or into Summer 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week in-person. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Multiple Locations Possible

What You’ll Do

Our team is aligned around three pillars – Design, Build and Operate. Focused on optimizing the space we have, finding the best solutions to our immediate term expansion needs, and devising and driving our long-term strategy. All of this under the guiding principle of sustainability. 

• Support the design and construction of a variety of new and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities in our high-tech facilities across the U.S. 
• Work with multidiscipline project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
• Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, along with the creation of justifying structural calculations
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
• Complete field work independently or with the design team 
• Support preparation of design drawings, plans, sections, details, and schedules in Revit

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing an academic degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering or related degree
• Previous work experience in a related engineering field 
• Ability to work with a diverse team 
• Working knowledge of US building codes and structural design standards 
• Primary structural coursework completed prior to start of internship 
• Experience in structural design of buildings or industrial structures 
• Experience with Revit Structural, RISA 3D, or ETABs 
• Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) Test taken/passed 
• Ability to work independently 

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• 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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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