Senior Civil Engineer for Underground Infrastructure (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg

What to Expect

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.

At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!

As a Design Engineer in Tesla's Civil team, you will be responsible for design development of civil infrastructure projects following the HOAI phases of design / equivalent from concept to execution for all kind of infrastructure project i.e. Underground utility infrastructure such as rainwater, drinking- and sewage water, pressure lines (Gas, Hydrant lines) and traffic infrastructure such as roads, parking areas, pedestrian areas, etc.

You will be joining a team of driven engineers with a huge scope, reach, and potential impact.

What You’ll Do

• Develop design for civil infrastructure projects equivalent of HOAI phases of design / equivalent from concept to execution for all kind of infrastructure project i.e. roads, parking areas, pedestrian, infiltration basins, etc.
• Work in a team of Civil engineers, traffic simulation and drafters also with focus on priorities in the project  
• Working knowledge of German building codes and civil infrastructure design standards. 
• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, permitting design, schematic design, design development at various stages, construction documents and production, RFI and field validation work  
• Recent understanding of BlmSchG projects and projects in water protection 
• Experience with complicated infrastructures with analysis of tradeoffs for a vehicle factory on tight timeline and building 
• Collaborate with design team, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project 
• Produce graphic presentations, and construction 
• Assist with the review of RFI’s and Submittals during the construction administration portion of the 
• Drive and obtain permits with all local authorities and departments  
• Perform design option analysis for cost efficiency, constructability, etc. 

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in civil or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability  
• Minimum of 5 years of related project 
• Ability to work with non clear defined targets and minimum of 
• Experience working with permitting, procurement, construction and checking engineers, coordinating multiple manufacturing, operation and engineering 
• Proficiency in 2D/3D software, 
• Knowledge of relevant civil codes, hydraulic design, environmental 
• German and English proficiency required; more is a plus 

Not only do we offer you an attractive compensation package, but also access to a wide range of perks and benefits. For example:

• Our own medical center, a gym and an in-house barbershop
• E-bike charging stations in front of the factory, more than 500 free charging stations for electric cars, a bike leasing program, free use of the nextbike bike-sharing fleet, as well as numerous free shuttle bus routes to Grünheide and the surrounding areas
• You’ll receive subsidized canteen meals, a free S-membership at the Urban Sports Club (discount from M+) and you can sign up for many language courses
• We also offer all employees a wide range of insurance options, such as a company pension plan, as well as discounts on private insurance and legal protection insurance

These and many other benefits await you. Join Tesla and help us build a world of amazing abundance.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.