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The position is in Houston, TX or Austin, TX.In this role, you will be asked to be the primary mechanical engineering lead for the design and engineering efforts to support construction of infrastructure development, from concept level to production.What You'll DoLead all mechanical design and concept evaluations and decisions, leading to completion of construction drawings for permit and construction execution. Includes wet (cooling water) and dry (air) systems. Manage multiple projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phasesInterface with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms during bid and project execution phases as needed to ensure that designs and specifications meet our Engineering Standards. Drive support staff, internal and 3rd-party engineersMake technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgementEffectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members. Develop and mentor less experienced engineering staffPresent design concepts and progress at project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teamsAble to develop quantity take-offs and assist with cost estimating for projects in short time framesApply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systemsWhat You'll BringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceMinimum 10 of years HVAC and Process Systems design experienceRegistered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE) with active NCEES record and ability to acquire State PE licenseProfessional design experience in a wide range of project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, bio-tech/pharmaceutical and industrialFundamental understanding of mechanical systems including, not limited to; Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Hazardous Exhaust, Dehumidification Units, Heat Recovery SystemsAdvanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline. Including International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes (codes including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes), ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards, SMACNA Standards, NFPA Standards, related ASME & ANSI codesProficient in the use of various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations in HAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Revisto, and NavisworksBenefitsCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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, Tesla","company":"Tesla","rawCompany":"tesla","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T07:11:35.153Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333415","title":"Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"air-conditioning-and-warm-air-heating-equipment-and-commercial-and-industrial-refrigeration-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Building Systems, Infrastructure Programs","description":"What To ExpectTesla is revolutionizing energy sustainability through cutting-edge engineering. 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