Facilities Electrical Engineer

Facilities Electrical Engineer

Gigafactory Texas is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer to own, operate, and maintain critical electrical systems supporting new advanced manufacturing programs. Come and join us to help build a world of amazing abundance.

Responsibilities

Perform energy audits, usage calculations, circuit analysis, and efficiency optimization for critical loads plant-wide; develop circuit protection strategies for voltage sag and cost reduction initiatives.

Provide comprehensive engineering support for design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of facility electrical systems including load flow analysis, power system studies, breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and protective relay/SCADA configuration.

Review design plans/specifications, provide cost estimating, verify construction compliance with design intent, and update standards/processes based on findings; lead root cause analysis on asset failures using trending software.

Coordinate electrical distribution improvement and resiliency projects across downtime activities, maintenance scheduling (CMMS), and procurement of spares/temporary power solutions.

Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design and optimize electrical systems; provide technical training to technicians; coordinate with internal customers (Central Utilities, Supercharging, Megapack, Solar, Manufacturing, IT) and implement site-wide best practices to improve asset effectiveness and maintainability.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

5–10 years of direct operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.) experience building high-tech infrastructure.

Professional registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California or from another state preferred.

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

Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines.

Medium Voltage equipment including – operating/maintaining the equipment, troubleshooting and programming/adjusting medium voltage relays.

Advanced knowledge and experience in Electric utility substation and distribution power system engineering, maintenance, and operations; electric utility distribution system switchgear; ability to read and understand design intent of electric utility system drawings (one-lines, three-lines, schematics, etc.).

Well versed in electric utility system safe work practices in accordance with OSHA, HAZMAT safety protocols, IEEE C37/C57, NEC/NFPA 70/70E, NETA-ATS/MTS, and electrical OEM recommendations.

Experience establishing standards and specifications for Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) and high-voltage electrical systems per commissioning standards and applicable safety regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program