Tesla
Tesla is looking for a Senior Architect to work on large scale ground-up Engineering-Procurement-Construction project that requires exceptional talent. The product portfolio is expanding with never-built-before production lines, and requirements demand cell production volume at a scale which was once thought to be impossible to reach. Our environment is fast-paced and incredibly exciting. Required commitment is that you bring in your passion for advancing energy sustainability, your desire to work on difficult problems pushing the limits, your willingness to value team success beyond your own, and your unwavering positive attitude towards sustained hard work. The position is located in Sparks, NV.
In this role, you will be asked to be the primary architecture lead for the design and engineering efforts to support construction of infrastructure development, from concept level to production.
What You’ll Do
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, bid, and construction phases
Drive support staff, internal and 3rd-party engineers
Interface 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.
Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of architectural design tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of building systems
Responsible for developing architectural design packages for permitting and construction
Review and develop designs that are cost effective, constructable, code compliant while meeting Tesla’s quality and schedule requirements
Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members
Develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff
Present design concepts and progress at project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
Able to develop quantity take offs and assist with cost estimating for projects in short time frames
Work with various manufacturing, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end user needs and deliver results that meet the collective teams needs
Assist with development of Scope of Work, Basis of Design, Scheduling, and Estimating documents.
Must be able to prioritize and manage heavy workload on multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity
Resolving design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity
Develop and document permit exemption lists, AM&Ms, Variances with local jurisdictions
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent experience and the evidence of exceptional ability. Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years Architectural design experience
Licensed Architect in state of Nevada, or ability to acquire state license
Excellent communication skills essential for team-based working
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
Knowledge and experience with creating code analysis summaries including life safety plans
Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions
Construction Administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, and shop drawings
Direct experience in the preparation of architectural contract drawings and specifications
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Master’s Degree in Architecture
Experience in architectural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
Proficient with Revit Architecture
Ability to create site & building renderings for concept evaluations and executive level presentations