Jose Carlos F.

About Jose Carlos F.

Structural Engineer with experience working in the design/consulting industry. Experience includes new construction, tenant improvements, retrofits, and structural analysis/reports. Industry sectors include manufacturing, energy, tech, telecom, high-density residential, commercial, education, and retail.

Experience

1. Staff Structural Engineer

   Tesla

   Apr 2024 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   LFP Battery Program - Giga Nevada:Serving as the Structural Engineer of Record for all internally engineered structural scopes for the new LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery facility, including a $30M structural steel platform and significant modifications to an existing warehouse structure.The program is large, complex, and fast. We have multiple structural firms assisting with the project. I coordinate with all external structural engineering consultants to ensure Tesla\'s programmatic goals for speed, cost, and quality are consistently achieved.Providing direct engineering support to Tesla\'s self-perform construction teams, enabling rapid and efficient execution of a first-of-its-kind project.Facility & Program Support - North America:Deliver comprehensive structural analysis reports and construction documents for capital improvement projects at existing Tesla facilities in Northern California and New York.Perform preliminary structural assessments and feasibility studies for programs in Texas and Southern California, providing the critical data needed to secure funding for future expansion.Conduct structural investigations on existing buildings to determine deficiencies and define the scope for necessary improvements based on evolving program requirements.

Education

• UC Irvine

  Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering

  2009 — 2010

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering

  2005 — 2009