Mechanical Design Engineer, Datacenter Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Oct 16, 2025
What to Expect Tesla's Datacenter Engineering team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in building our Datacenters.Help create and optimize the builds of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, produce cutting-edge detailed design of HVAC and other utility systems that are fully integrated with our processes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong mix of mechanical and process engineering skills and a passion for working in a fast-growing renewable energy company. What You'll Do Mechanical HVAC design engineering from conceptual design through construction administration Coordinating with multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered within budget and schedule Research and contribute with innovative and traditional ideas to solve challenging and difficult engineering problems What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience designing and/or construction of HVAC systems, Datacenter Air Side Systems Knowledge in ductwork, HVAC, and Plumbing design Working knowledge of Liquid Cooling Technologies Working knowledge in the use of following applications Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Trane and/or Carrier HAP Familiar with International Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, SMACNA duct construction standards, ACGIH Ventilation Practices, and ASHRAE Basic knowledge of Control Systems Basic knowledge of Datacenter Electrical Distribution Willingness to travel to commissioning sites, vendor sites, Datacenter Locations 10-15% of the time Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: 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 options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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