Associate Electrical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Design

About the role

Associate Electrical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Design | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 277138 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

The Infrastructure Design team is looking for an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to be a part of our team, supporting projects across the Bay Area in design, development, and execution of Cell and Energy Manufacturing and R&D facilities. The Associate Electrical Design Engineer will work under the technical supervision of our engineers. We are looking for someone who closely aligns with our mission statement.

What You'll Do

• Provide advanced 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 workload on multiple projects to ensure high quality and productivity
• Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines
• Ability to get hands dirty and work on the lines to understand fundamental problems

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1 year 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 to Medium 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
• A good understanding about the constraints on physical placement and routing of electrical components such as conduit, cable tray and electrical equipment
• Ability to obtain PE or EIT certification and be registered in any State
• Construction coordination experience an asset

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$91,600 - $137,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.