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Internship, Facilities & Construction Engineer, Infrastructure (Summer 2024)

Tesla
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What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start in-person around May or June 2024 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e. through August/September 2024) or into early Fall 2024 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.

 

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week in-person. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

 

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

 

Multiple Locations Possible

What You’ll Do

Our team is aligned around three pillars - Design, Build and Operate. Focused on optimizing the space we have, finding the best solutions to our immediate term expansion needs, and devising and driving our long-term strategy. All of this under the guiding principle of sustainability.

Qualified applicants may be reviewed and considered by one or more of the following teams with their respective responsibilities:

Architecture:

• Support the team with field support, documentation, permit issuance packages, and quantity take-offs
• Assist with production drawing, material investigation, renderings, design options, etc.

BIM:

• Work cross-functionally to develop an integrated model delivery approach and lead clash detection sessions, focused on optimizing the construction process and driving quality and value
• Introduce, support, and oversee the implementation of industry-leading BIM technology

Chemical:

• Preparation of a variety of engineering deliverables: Basis of Design and Engineering narratives, regulatory/code research, conceptual design, performance specifications, Hazardous-Operations reviews, sequence of operations
 

• Participate in the operation and monitoring of various chemical engineering unit operations such as pressure swing absorbers, cryogenic gas vaporizers, hazardous chemical delivery, storage, and processing equipment, condensers, absorbers, and other utility equipment in a 24 hour production facility to ensure reliable service to all areas of the site

• Relevant duties as they pertain to project management including coordination with purchasing, contractors, Environmental and Safety, implementation, then training of personnel on new system/modification

Controls:

• Create design drawings, instrument schedules, and installation drawings
• Program PLCs to automate the process and mechanical systems
• Scope development of PFDs, P&IDs, and 3D pipe design development and specification development of equipment, piping, material compatibility analysis, etc.

Construction:

• Coordinate with the construction team, on-site contractors, vendors, and suppliers for site laydown and logistics coordination
• Collect, monitor, and present construction project progress updates and goal reporting
• Review and expedite RFI responses and closeout

Electrical:

• Assist with design procedures, resource allocation, and project coordination to support the development and maintenance procedures for the facilities systems
• Create and build electrical drawings following construction
• Building single line screens into a power monitoring system
 

Facilities:

• Deliver Solutions to operate and maintain sites, offices, and labs, onsite services and experiences that help employees stay safe, productive and drive intel's sustainability

• Become familiar with maintenance and operations of large facilities systems including high/medium/low voltage power distribution and the components associated, HVAC systems, Industrial compressed aie systems, chilled and heating water systems

• Gain understanding of air handling, pump and piping systems and troubleshooting procedures along with operational issues that can arise in these systems
 

• Become familiar with system alarms, learn how to review the parameter trends to assess the health of the systems, or use disciplied analytics and problem solving to deliver best-in-class system reliability and uninterrupted factory operation

Mechanical:

• Support quality and quantity adjustment efforts with contractors
• Schedule, track, and expedite mechanical and piping activities and installations
• Review and manage mechanical drawings and submissions

What You’ll Bring

  • Currently pursuing an academic degree in a relevant engineering program such as Architectural Design, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related fields
  • Previous internship and project experience is a plus
  • Strong capacity for both logical and creative thinking
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and evaluate priorities
  • Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement activities for cost reduction strategies
  • Some teams prefer previous experience with Revit, 3D modeling, Navisworks, Pipe-Flo, AutoCAD, or other related software

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits
 

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

  • 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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
 

$20.00 - $40.00 + 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.