Facilities 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 direct construction experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (from industries such as semiconductors, solar, battery, etc.). This is a field-based position to support 24/7 R&D facilities located in Palo Alto, California.

• Perform Energy Audits, Provide Energy Usage Calculations Circuit Analysis for critical load throughout the plant and circuit protection for Voltage Sag for critical loads
• Validation, optimization and efficiency analysis for cost savings and reduction of energy throughout the plant
• Operate equipment and program/adjust medium voltage relays and breaker settings
• Prepare engineering specifications for bid invitation, evaluate, and perform bid evaluation and conformed bid evaluations for purchase related to ongoing maintenance (preventive) activities
• Assist Operations and Maintenance in planning outages by supporting the coordination of downtime activities and needs between stakeholders (Construction, Facility, and Manufacturing team)
• Review design plans/specifications prepared by others and provide base cost estimating services within electrical scope, and work with trades to drive value for Tesla
• Visits construction sites to determine compliance with design intent, reporting discrepancies, errors and omissions and utilizes this input to update standards, processes, and procedures
• Establishes standards and specifications for installation, modification, quality control, testing, operation, inspection, and maintenance of Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) and high voltage electrical systems according to commissioning standards, NFPA requirements, EPSS engineering principles and safety regulations
• Provide technical and configuration support for the implementation and maintenance of energy systems utilizing tracking techniques and trending software and leading root cause analysis on process or asset failures
• Work across sites to determine commonality and implement best practice to improve in electrical asset effectiveness, availability, and maintainability
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 4+ years of direct facilities experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.)
• 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 to interface with multiple engineering disciplines
• Medium Voltage equipment including - operating/maintaining the equipment, trouble shooting and programming /adjusting medium voltage relays
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Electric utility substation and distribution system engineering, maintenance, and operations; electric utility distribution system switchgear; ability to read electric utility system drawings (one-lines, three-lines, schematics, etc.)
• Experience in the following 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
• Proven track record of managing budgets and evaluating construction related quotes and contracts

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

• Electrical Engineer - $109,600 - $164,400/annual salary

• Sr Electrical Engineer - $130,400 - $195,600/annual salary

• Staff Electrical Engineer - $156,000 - $234,000/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.