Commercial Project Engineer Jobs

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a motivated and accomplished licensed Professional Engineer in the field of Electrical Engineering, for our Energy Engineering team who will support numerous customer and facility projects that utilize Tesla energy products. They will also be responsible for supporting cost-saving strategies based around value engineering principles while maintaining best in class standard approaches. In addition, they will apply advanced and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the planning, organizing, executing and coordinating new construction energy projects * Open to Engineer sitting in Palo Alto, CA, Fremont, CA, & Austin, TX
What You’ll Do

• Ability to review and program SEL and Cooper Form 6 protection relays.
• Journeymen level knowledge of the current National Electrical Code.
• Desire to do the impossible with a positive and professional “never say die” attitude.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SKM, able edit and add information in the model.
• Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results.
• Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Understand fault currents, appropriate transformer sizing, over-current device coordination approaches, complete voltage drop calculations and know how to appropriate size conductors for conditions of use.
• Have experience reviewing and approving plan sets for construction and working with RFI’s during the construction process.
• Tesla is looking for a licensed Electrical Engineer experienced in the design, operation, and operation of commercial solar, energy storage, and charging technologies.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to communicate clearly and interface with executive level professionals.
• Use National Electric Code to review and approve drawings in compliance with national codes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• 2-3 years of direct engineering / design / construction experience building solar, storage, and chagrining infrastructure systems.
• Use Electrical Design experience to size breakers and feeders in accordance with NEC.
• Interface and collaborate with engineers and construction professionals from multiple disciplines.
• Skilled in Medium Voltage and Low Voltage power distribution equipment including specification of electrical equipment, troubleshooting, programming /adjusting of medium voltage relays, distribution level transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
• Promote and protect Tesla’s reputation as a cutting-edge company producing the world’s most exciting energy products and shifting the paradigm of how energy is made, storage, and delivered.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and UBC codes and HAZMAT safety protocols

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.
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