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Tesla

Electrical Design Engineer, Energy

Tesla, Sparks, NV, United States


Tesla is looking for an Electrical Engineer or Designer to be part of the Factory & Refinery Infrastructure Engineering Team. Help create and optimize the factory of the future by bringing conceptual designs to life, and produce detailed design packages for facilities' electrical distribution (480V & below) systems.
The Electrical Engineer or Designer will work under the technical supervision of our engineers. We are looking for someone who closely aligns with our mission statement.
This is a permanent, full-time position located in Sparks, NV.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced drafting and design services by preparing and maintaining construction drawings, facilities layouts, and engineering drawings
  • Produce complex technical drawings including single line diagrams, layout drawings, panel schedules. Verify using field surveys and develop as-builts
  • Develop simple to mid-level designs/layouts through fabrication-level 3D models
  • Prepare designs and bill of material estimates from general instruction
  • Work with various manufacturing, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end-user needs and deliver results that meet the collective team's needs
  • Must be able to prioritize and manage heavy workloads on multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity
  • Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
Requirements
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical distribution systems design up to 480VAC. Medium Voltage (12kV) system design experience an asset
  • Competency in the following software tools: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Navisworks
  • Expert Knowledge of REVIT MEP required. Ability to complete electrical circuiting, coordinate and route, work in work sets, and create families in Revit
  • Solid understanding of the NFPA 70 (NEC) and 70E as well as its practical applications
  • Skilled in detailed design of complete Low Voltage power distribution systems including switchgears, substations, panelboards, circuit breakers and interconnecting wires
  • Ability to complete short circuit analysis and AC Load studies - Proficient with SKM Power Tools
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)
  • 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