Structural Design Engineering Internship (m/w/x) – Gigafactory Berlin

Duration: 5-6 months

The Internship:

The Gigafactory Design Team is looking for a sharp and collaborative engineering student to join their Structural Engineering Team. The internship is focused on assisting with in-house structural design and potentially assist with vehicle manufacturing line design.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to complete an internship in the start-up phase of Tesla’s European Gigafactory in the Berlin area and see the project come to live.

Learning goals:

· Support various aspects of structural design, including drawing production and design calculations for buildings, equipment foundations, utility supports, and other site infrastructure

· Review site preparation plans, soil geotechnical survey, andother construction packages.

· Review and feedback basic and detail design drawings and specifications completed by consultants or vendors.

· Provide cost estimate and procurement technical support.

· Review Architecture, HVAC, water and supply and drainage, design development and drawings.

· Participate as a team member, contributing ideas and possible solutions, and leading on issues where appropriate.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering in progress.

· Fluent in English and ideally also in German.

· Previous internship experience related to design of building high-tech infrastructure, industrial or operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.). Experience with a campus of buildings preferred.

· Working knowledge of German building codes and structural design standards.

· Ability to produce design drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables under supervision of senior engineers.

· Proficient in the use of structural analysis software.

· Functional capabilities in Revit and AutoCAD,PKPM series & other structure calculation software.

· Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines in a design team environment.

· Basic understanding of the multi-disciplinary process of building design and delivery, with an understanding of the structural deliverables and coordination required with other disciplines.

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

· Desire to do the impossible with a positive attitude.

· Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results.