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Construction Cost Engineer, Project Controls

Tesla

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Tesla is looking for a seasoned Cost Construction Engineer to manage construction costs and support the buildout of global facilities and infrastructure. This role involves implementing and tracking change management processes throughout various project stages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction methods and cost estimating for large-scale projects. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective cost management and reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of construction methods across various disciplines
  • Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale facilities
  • High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting
  • Experience with construction-related software such as Aconex, P6, and Bluebeam
  • Familiarity with construction schedules and estimating resources

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement cost management programs during project execution
  • Capture and manage change orders, ensuring accurate cost forecasting
  • Assist in developing project control processes in collaboration with teams
  • Create reports and dashboards to communicate cost performance
  • Perform trend analysis to evaluate cost performance and identify risks
  • Develop cost reports and tools to inform decision-making
  • Assist in preparing project funding requests and managing risks

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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