Tesla s Bay Area campuses rely on a resilient, scalable infrastructure backbone to support manufacturing, R&D, and corporate operations. We are seeking a Facilities Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineers responsible for the power, utilities, and site infrastructure systems that keep our Fremont and Palo Alto facilities running. In this role, you will coordinate your team s input into design and commissioning efforts, hold design and commissioning partners accountable to engineering requirements, and own the handover of completed infrastructure into operations. You will manage capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and engineering spend while partnering closely with Facilities Operations, Construction, EHS, and site leadership to ensure infrastructure reliability keeps pace with production and business growth. This role demands strong technical judgment, a highly organized approach, and the ability to rally teams to execute quickly in a live, high-uptime industrial environment.
- Lead and grow a team of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers supporting site infrastructure
- Coordinate team input into design and commissioning activities led by Construction and third-party partners
- Work closely with design and commissioning teams to uphold engineering requirements, standards, and schedule
- Own the handover of completed infrastructure projects from commissioning into operations
- Identify engineering chokepoints and roadblocks, and drive solutions to keep the team executing efficiently
- Manage infrastructure capacity planning for power, water, compressed air, HVAC and electrical systems, tracking schedules in MS Project or Primavera
- Own engineering spend and develop CapEx justifications for infrastructure investment
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models developed in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in facilities or infrastructure engineering, including 3+ years in a people or project leadership role
- Experience managing engineering teams or consultants supporting live operating facilities
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, with working knowledge of BIM360 or ACC
- Experience working with AHJs and codes, with the ability to build strong relationships with external partners; Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
- Ability to interact with leaders and executives on project status and needs
- Ability to walk active construction and manufacturing sites, work around industrial equipment, and use required PPE
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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
$144,000 - $252,000/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.