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Field Engineer, Self Perform

Tesla

Location

Sparks, NV

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
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Job description

The Self Perform Mechanical Field Engineer serves as a crucial technical link between the field, Project Managers, and Design teams. This role focuses on ensuring that self-perform mechanical work aligns with design intent and work package requirements. The engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining work packages, validating quantities, and addressing constructability issues. The position requires local presence in Reno and involves travel to various job sites in the region.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of field engineering, construction engineering, VDC/BIM field support, or mechanical layout experience on industrial or large commercial projects.
  • Hands-on experience developing or maintaining construction work packages or equivalent field execution documents.
  • Strong technical writing skills for RFIs, sketches, and coordination correspondence.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, mechanical plans, and BIM models.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF markup tools, with BIM coordination experience being a plus.
  • Ability to work primarily on-site and travel between multiple job sites in the Reno Region.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the day-to-day technical link between Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, Project Managers, and design/engineering.
  • Maintain work packages as living documents that are updated for design changes and field conditions.
  • Validate work package quantities against field layout and installed conditions.
  • Walk active areas for constructability issues and document conflicts for escalation to the PM.
  • Lead or support BIM/coordination clash resolution in the field.
  • Coordinate with design/engineering on submittal and shop drawing technical review.
  • Consult on Method of Procedure generation for complex system work.

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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