Facilities Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer with Tesla's Facilities team, you will play an integral role in the growth and maintenance of our facilities. Candidates should possess facilities operations and direct construction experience building high-tech infrastructure (from industries such as semiconductors, solar, battery, etc.). This is an on-site position to support 24/7 manufacturing facilities located near Sunnyvale, CA.

Responsibilities

Serve as the ultimate system owner for electrical equipment, bridging the gap between front-end engineering design and real-world field operations.

Support and oversee complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities for low and medium voltage systems, ensuring strict adherence to site safety, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards.

Lead and participate heavily in start-up and commissioning activities. Act as the primary technical point of contact in the field for equipment energization, troubleshoot real-time issues, address punch-list items, and ensure seamless handovers.

Troubleshoot field issues across 120V to utility-level systems, performing root cause analysis on equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.

Evaluate design drawings, oversee construction execution and support QA/QC inspections.

Visit construction sites to determine compliance with design intent, reporting discrepancies, errors and omissions and utilize this input to update standards, processes, and procedures.

Perform energy audits, provide energy usage calculations, circuit analysis for critical loads throughout the plant, power quality analysis and identification of energy saving opportunities.

Operate equipment and program/adjust medium voltage relays and breaker settings.

Participate in continuous improvement activities with key stakeholders and engineering groups.

Assist Facilities Operations and Maintenance in creating maintenance plans, scopes of work for electrical testing vendors, planning of outages and supporting the coordination of downtime activities between stakeholders (construction, facilities, and manufacturing).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or higher and a minimum of 5 years of experience with evidence of exceptional ability building and commissioning high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.), or equivalent experience.

Professional registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California or from another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity is preferred.

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

Ability to interface with engineers and technicians from multiple disciplines.

Experience with complex power distribution systems including – Design, operating/maintaining the equipment, troubleshooting and programming /adjusting medium voltage relays; ability to read electric utility system drawings (one-lines, three-lines, schematics, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written skills along with the ability to effectively communicate at the executive level.

Experience in Electric utility system analysis software (SKM Power Tools preferred) to perform load-flow, fault-duty, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies; experience performing engineering economic studies and making recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Well versed and significant experience in electric utility system safe work practices in accordance with the OSHA, HAZMAT safety protocols and other applicable codes and standards (IEEE C37, C57, etc.); National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and IEEE 1584.

Strong desire to be a part of a world-class team focused on achieving amazing results.

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

Expected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.