Facilities Electrical Engineer

What to Expect Gigafactory Texas is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer toown,operate, andmaintaincritical electrical systems supportingnewadvanced manufacturingprograms.Come and join us to helpbuild a world of amazing abundance.
What You'll Do

• 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

• Collaboratewithininterdisciplinary teams to design andoptimizeelectrical 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

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineeringor 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 tointerface withmultiple 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 practicesin accordance withOSHA, HAZMAT safety protocols, IEEE C37/C57, NEC/NFPA 70/70E, NETA-ATS/MTS, and electrical OEM recommendations

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

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