Sr. Civil Engineer, Tesla Energy

About the role

• Sr. Civil Engineer, Tesla Energy | Tesla (Energy Engineering)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 283848 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Be a member of the Tesla Commercial Energy Land Development Team, a cross functional “shared services” team that ensures the successful deployment of Tesla’s commercial energy projects. You will have ownership of the civil engineering aspects of our projects across all stages of development – from the start of due diligence through design, permitting, and construction.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for working with internal teams and external project stakeholders through the entire development cycle on the siting, design, and construction of utility and commercial battery storage, solar, and charging projects
• Manage multiple projects throughout diligence, planning, design, bid, and construction phases
• Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of works from third party engineers to support project costing, contracting, and scheduling
• Serve as in-house subject matter expert on civil considerations for project design and construction permitting
• Support preparation and submission of site civil plan sets and permit applications
• Develop high quality civil engineering plans, including construction document drawings, specifications, calculations, and utilize and improve civil design standards and details
• Review drawings and proposals by subcontractors, engineers, and customers, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination
• Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to both internal and external team members
• Attend site visits, public meetings/hearings, and agency coordination meetings
• Work with federal, state, and local permitting authorities through the design and permitting process with the goal of achieve project completion consistent with the construction budget and schedule

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ applied project experience
• Registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/stormwater management software
• Experience in site civil design including grading, roadway and pavement design, utilities, stormwater management plans (flood control and stormwater quality), erosion and sediment control plans, project sites with multi-users and modes of transportation, and industrial construction and operations
• Experience with structural engineering, deep and shallow foundation designs, steel, concrete, and other building materials is preferred
• Experience in geotechnical engineering, traffic/transportation, craning, and logistics is preferred
• Experience managing external consultants and contractors through full scopes
• Experience in multiple regions within North America is preferred
• Available for travel (10%) nationally and internationally (within North America)

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$92,000 - $192,000/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.