Traffic Infrastructure Design Internship (m/f/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!

Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg 

Duration: 6 Months 

Time Type: Full-Time 

Start date: August / September 2026

The Internship assignment:

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Here we will launch revolutionary products on a massive scale, using extraordinary speed, innovation and efficiency. Our employees will ensure that we achieve our goals, and we welcome you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.

As part of the civil and traffic infrastructure team, you will contribute to shaping the exterior areas for the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg and help accelerating the construction process.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the production of design drawings, bill of quantities, technical specifications, design reports and calculations on design of our road/traffic surfaces networks (i.e. grading, layout and design geometric, paving etc.).

• Taking over small design scopes with guidance.

• Contributing to the planning of project work scopes, schedules and resource requirements for land development/team projects.

• Support in any required task to fulfill Project goals.

• Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes and status to different stakeholders within the company.

What You’ll Bring

• Student due to graduate within one year or recently graduated from a degree in Civil Engineering with a required focus on traffic surfaces design / road design.

• Beginner experience (provide work sample) in AutoCAD/Civil 3D for civil site design.

• English proficiency on a C1 level according to CEFR (Additional German proficiency appreciated).
  
  
• Proven interest in Tesla's mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, through extracurricular activities, academic projects, passion projects, or equivalent experiences.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and change focus quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Motivated, active collaborator.

• Knowledge about German traffic design and similar relevant regulations (RASt, HBS, EFA, ASR).

• Familiarity with the EPC process and the German HOAI phases of a construction project.

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.