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Tesla Motors, Inc.

Lead Architect

Tesla Motors, Inc., Fremont, California, us, 94537

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What to Expect Tesla is looking for a Lead Architect to work on a wide array of Engineering-Procurement-Construction projects that require exceptional talent. 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. In this role, you will be asked to be the primary architecture lead for the design and engineering efforts to support construction of infrastructure development, from concept level to production.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for leading a team of architects to collaborate in a multi-discipline environment

Lead all architectural design concept evaluations and decisions, leading to completion of construction drawings for permit and construction execution

Manage multiple projects throughout planning, design, and support bidding, and construction phases

Responsible for developing architectural design packages for permitting and construction. Review and develop architectural design packages for permitting and construction as well as designs that are cost effective, constructable, code compliant while meeting Tesla's quality and schedule requirements

Present design concepts and progress at project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams

Develop process improvements, workflows, templates to increase design productivity, and document permit exemption lists, AM&Ms, Variances with local jurisdictions

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years Architectural design experience and Licensed Architect in state of California or ability to acquire state license

Experience in architectural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)

Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks

Professional design experience in a wide range of project types including manufacturing facilities, utility plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, biotech/pharmaceutical and industrial

Construction Administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, and shop drawings

Compensation and 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)

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

Expected Compensation $120,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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