Electrical Commissioning Engineer

The Commissioning Electrical Engineer plays a critical role in planning and executing electrical commissioning activities, for Medium Voltage (MV) systems. This position ensures compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, NETA testing standards, and all project specifications. The Engineer provides technical expertise and support throughout the commissioning process, working closely under the guidance of the Electrical Commissioning Superintendent and Project Manager.

• Plan and coordinate MV energization activities, including vendor meetings, equipment inspections, review of contractor and vendor documentation, and preparation of switching procedures
• Monitor construction progress to support upcoming commissioning activities and ensure readiness for testing
• Assist with functional testing and troubleshooting of MV electrical equipment, maintaining adherence to applicable standards, specifications, and safety protocols
• Complete, organize, and maintain commissioning documentation; submit RFIs and WREQs as required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commissioning processes, procedures, and documentation standards
• Evaluate parameters and protective settings to verify functional integrity and proper system protection
• Participate in design reviews and review electrical drawings, providing design feedback and offering technical input and recommendations
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, preferably with commissioning and Medium Voltage system experience
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NETA testing standards, very strong understanding and working knowledge of NFPA 70E standards and electrical safety requirements
• Hands-on experience with switchgear, panelboards, and other commercial electrical installations, with proficiency in troubleshooting 480V and 4160V electrical systems
• Understanding of electrical protection relays and protection schemes
• Strong organizational skills for managing daily work, documentation, and technical reporting
• Familiarity with commissioning management tools such as CxAlloy, WinPCS, or similar web-based systems
• Experience in Electrical Design Engineering is a plus

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