Internship, Construction Project Management, Infrastructure (Summer 2024)

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.
 

1. Project Start-Up task tracking including: contracts, proposal letters, work authorizations, scopes of works etc.  
 

2. Early Project Phases tasks including but not limited to: programming data worksheets, project filing, creation/maintenance of various spreadsheets, maintenance of logs (contracts, work authorization, etc.), meeting coordination, preparation of meeting agendas and meeting notes.  

3. Construction Documentation/Administration Phases tasks include: file sharing, print coordination, logging RFIs & submittals, QA/QC documents.

4. Project Execution tasks:    

• Contributing technical expertise to project drawings and designs
• Managing the planning and design stages of construction projects 
   
• Preparing work schedules in collaboration with the project manager
• Liaising between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Overseeing construction process in field
• Coordinating inspections with AHJ and documenting
• Ensuring that the construction project is completed on time and within budget
• Documenting processes and keeping detailed construction logs
• Presenting construction project progress updates to clients and senior managers.
• Document field conditions via measurements, drone photos, etc.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently working towards an academic degree in a relevant field
• Construction or Industry experience
• Exceptional leadership, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Construction experience or industry knowledge
   
• Great mathematical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• General knowledge of reading construction drawings
• Willingness to take on multiple projects at once

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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