Structural Steel Detailing Lead

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 08, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a Structural Steel Detailing Lead to support the design and delivery of critical infrastructure projects, including industrial, manufacturing, data center, semiconductor, and other high-tech facilities. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in structural steel detailing, connection design, and fabrication-ready deliverables, along with the ability to lead a detailing team while remaining hands-on with production work. This role is a working lead who will guide the steel detailing effort on complex projects, develop standards, mentor detailers, to produce high-quality shop drawings and model-based deliverables. Responsibilities span all project phases from early coordination and preliminary detailing through issue-for-fabrication and shop support, while ensuring full alignment with project-specific requirements and coordinating directly with structural engineers and fabrication partners. What You'll Do Lead steel detailing efforts for new and renovation projects across industrial, manufacturing, data center, semiconductor, and other high-tech facilities Produce accurate LOD 400 fabrication drawings, review, connection details, erection drawings, and BIM/model-based deliverables Perform and oversee advanced steel connection design and detailing, including complex moment connections, braced frames, trusses, heavy industrial supports, and vibration-sensitive equipment platforms Establish and enforce detailing standards, modeling protocols, and quality procedures for high-tech and fast-track projects Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to the steel detailing team-assigning work, reviewing output, developing junior detailers, and maintaining schedule accountability Support project delivery from concept through construction, including early quantity/constructability input, shop drawing coordination, and fabricator/erector RFI responses Conduct QA/QC reviews of steel detailing deliverables and collaborate with structural engineers on design intent, advanced analysis (including FEM), and constructability optimizations to ensure constructible, economical, and code-compliant results What You'll Bring Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology, or equivalent practical experience in structural steel detailing Minimum 5 years of progressive structural steel detailing experience for high-tech, industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity Proven ability to lead and mentor a detailing team while maintaining an individual contributor role for high-volume shop drawings and model content Expert-level proficiency with steel detailing and BIM tools (e.g., SDS/2, Tekla Structures, Advance Steel, or equivalent) plus strong experience with Revit Structural, Navisworks/Revizto Solid understanding of AISC standards, RCSC specifications, AWS welding codes, and relevant US building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360) Experience detailing complex steel structures typical of semiconductor, data center, or advanced manufacturing environments (long-span systems, equipment supports, vibration isolation frames, pipe rack interfaces, etc.) Self-directed, highly motivated working lead with excellent communication skills; flexible multitasker able to balance hands-on production, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination while adapting to rapidly changing requirements in a fast-paced environment and upholding quality standards Benefits Along 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