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What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application: 

This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships. 

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 on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. 

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

About the Team

Our team is 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. You'll be working cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders, interfacing with end users, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering while tracking the project schedule and overall success. 

Multiple Locations Possible: Austin, TX; Buffalo, NY; Fremont, CA; Lathrop, CA; Sparks, NV 

What You’ll Do

Your application for the Architecture and Structural Engineer Internships will be considered across all opportunities for the teams listed below: 

Architecture and Design: 

• This intern will support the team with the execution of the design development process from test fit, concept design, management of survey and due diligence with external consultants. They will also support coordination of all technical and business needs required from stakeholders and transform them into a concept drawing based on site-specific conditions. Additionally, interns on this team will support prototype team with prototype updates and block development as needed, as well as support review construction documents and shop drawings. 

Structural Engineer: 

• As an intern on this team, you will support the design and construction of a variety of new and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities in our high-tech facilities across the U.S. You will also work with multidiscipline project teams including Mechanical, Electrical, piping/Plumbing (MEP) Civil and Architectural professionals. You will conduct structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, along with the creation of justifying structural calculations. This intern will make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement. Additionally, you will complete field work independently or with the design team and support preparation of design drawings, plans, sections, details, and schedules in Revit. 

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field 
• Previous internship and project experience is a plus but not required 
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and through drawings/sketches 
• For Architecture interns: Working knowledge of US building codes 
• For Architecture interns: Proficient in Revit, & familiar with AutoCAD. Additional software competencies are a plus 
• For Structural interns: Fundamentals of Engineer (FE) Test taken/passed 
• For Structural interns Experience with Revit, Revit Structural, RISA 3D, RAM or ETABs 
• For Structural interns: Primary structural coursework completed prior to start of internship 

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)
• 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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