Tesla · 1 month ago
Lead Architect
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expTesla is looking for a Lead Architect to work on a wide array of Engineering-Procurement-Construction projects that require exceptional talent. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead architectural design efforts to support infrastructure development, ensuring designs are cost-effective, code compliant, and meet quality requirements.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading a team of architects to collaborate in a multi disciplined 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
Qualification
Required
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, bio-tech/pharmaceutical and industrial
Construction Administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, and shop drawings
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
Recent News
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