Commissioning Superintendent

Commissioning Superintendent

Tesla is looking for an experienced Commissioning Superintendent to join our Infrastructure Facilities & Commissioning team. This senior field leadership role is responsible for driving the successful field execution of commissioning programs across facilities infrastructure projects, including HVAC, process piping, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. The ideal candidate is a proven field leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, plans meticulously, and executes within tight windows. This role works closely with commissioning engineers, operations, construction, and QA/QC teams to ensure all systems are delivered safely, on time, and to Tesla's standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive field execution of commissioning programs, ensuring all activities meet Tesla specifications and design intent
• Prepare BOM for commissioning execution and request RFQ and RFP
• Develop and manage commissioning schedules, pre-functional checklists (PFCs), and functional performance tests (FPTs)
• Oversee full system turnover from construction through commissioning to operations handover, including all documentation and punch list closeout
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and manufacturers during equipment start-up and testing
• Review P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and design documents to verify compliance, constructability, and operability
• Support the development of commissioning BOMs, RFQs, and RFPs to ensure all necessary equipment, tools, and resources are procured ahead of execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Management Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of commissioning or facilities engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a superintendent or supervisory role
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, process piping, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• Proficiency in commissioning and turnover documentation platforms
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and contract documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

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