The Role
Tesla is looking for an innovative lead electrical engineer to join our Fremont Factory Design team in Fremont, CA. The electrical design team is responsible to create state of the art power distribution system to support main factory infrastructure and as well as manufacturing tool equipment. This position is for a full time, on-site.
Responsibilities
- Ultimate system owner for electrical equipment and material specification
- Review conceptual design from junior engineers and identify technical and financial risks. Suggest alternative solution which mitigates risks
- Lead front-end electrical design and review/stamp following electrical deliverables: Single line diagram, Panel schedule, Grounding drawing, Underground conduit drawing, Power plan, Lighting layout, Area classification drawing
- Responsible to review electrical deliverables with respect to code compliances and ensure every design maintains the highest level of quality
- Simulate and analyze electrical engineering study (short circuit study, load flow analysis, arc flash study)
- Breaker settings
- Develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent
- Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution
- Interface with external EPC firms during bid and project execution phases as needed to ensure that design and specifications meet out Engineering Standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher
- 8+ years work experience in heavy commercial and industrial sector (manufacturing, datacenter, hospital, campus, etc)
- Registered as a CA Professional Engineer (PE)
- Promote and protect Tesla’s reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the world’s most exciting cars and shifting the paradigm of personal transportation worldwide
- Desire to do the impossible with a positive and professional “never say die” attitude
- Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results
- Proficient to NEC/CEC requirement/exceptions
- At minimum, two historical projects acting as Engineer of Record (EOR)
- Performed electrical engineering study & breaker settings (EasyPower, SKM, ETAP)
- Ability to communicate clearly and interface at an executive level
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$92,000 – $300,000/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.