Role Summary

The Facilities Workplace Design team is Rivian's in-house design team focused on the physical typologies of the brand; Office and R+D facilities. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative, creative thinker, with an experienced understanding of facility workplace and lab technical needs. The candidate will act as a Mechanical Engineering subject matter expert for Workplace Facilities, while also serving as lead for general technical development (building systems). This is a dynamic position focused on cross-functional collaboration and translating the Rivian workplace needs into spaces that are functional, efficient, executed in such a way that is representative of our compass values.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and communicate design ideas through sketches, markups, drafting, or illustrations/renderings.
• Lead design development discussions around given programs to define the scope of the project. Coordinate and collaborate internally: Operations, Construction Managers, Environ. Health and Safety, Engineering, Data/IT, Security.
• Produce pricing packages (and/or narratives) that define the final scope of a project, to be used for direct pricing to GCs or as hand-off documents to consulting AEORs.
• Technical (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural) Design Lead drives due diligence analysis, feasibility studies and conceptual design parameters to inform Rivian Leadership on the workplace facility roadmap.
• Author Mechanical Basis of Design for new projects as required to establish clear scope of services in requests for proposals.
• R&D technical leader to support the Facilities Workplace Development Team.
• Independently coordinate and collaborate externally with consultants: architects, engineers, vendors, and fabricators.
• Lead internal review efforts at documentation milestones. Point of contact for end-user specific questions.
• Drive solutions for issues found in the field working with consulting architects/engineers.
• Visit sites with operations and end users to evaluate existing conditions and capture field investigation - including photos and as-built drawings as required.
• Anticipate and advise on end user space requests, monitor progress and incorporate into facility management system as needed.
• Collaborate with Workplace Development team on programming development and drive project approvals based on project urgency and standard payback justifications.
• Drive solutions for issues found in the field, working with consulting architects/engineers.
• Attend Equipment Supplier Coordination meetings, working closely with CapEx team to ensure proper responsibility expectations are set between Facilities Development and Vendor-Provided Equipment Integration Teams.
• Assist in development of equipment integration plans in conjunction with Workplace Program and Construction.
• Review equipment packages, construction submittals, vendor provided documentation.
• Contribute to the office and team culture, initiatives, and strategy conversations.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other relevant degree field. (3+) years' experience with office/lab project design and construction administration.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and at all levels, both within and outside of the organization.
• Proficient with Google Suite, Autodesk Revit and Autocad, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Master of developing and referencing construction documents.
• Has an analytical, creative, innovative, and problem-solving mindset with an attention to detail.
• Able to coordinate multiple projects at the same time, with the ability to shift focus very quickly and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, analytic, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience managing small and large-scale programs and projects.
• Self-starter who is goal-oriented, highly motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and process improvements.
• A customer service-oriented personality who brings positive energy and happiness to the workplace!
• Physcial Demands
  • The physical demands associated with the duties and responsibilities described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. This includes the ability to spend extended hours walking construction sites and traveling to different project sites and offices.
• Work Environment
  • The work environment described herein is representative of those an employee may encounter while performing this job. The Design Manager must be based in Southern California with proximity to Irvine and Torrance for site visits and to attend meetings at multiple offices. Some site visits out of state may be required. Exposure to the outdoors, dust, and potentially high noise levels. The use of personal protective equipment in some labs is mandatory.

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Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD 98,500 - 123,100 for California base applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than June 30, 2026.