Sr. Electrical Engineer, Factory Design, Terafab

About the role

Sr. Electrical Engineer, Factory Design, Terafab | Tesla (Construction & Facilities)

Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 284259 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Electrical Engineering team in Austin, TX.

You’ll help design the electrical distribution system that powers Gigafactory Texas — from vehicle/cell manufacturing and Optimus production lines to our SI training data centers and Terafab, Tesla’s newest semiconductor facility.Our electrical team owns and designs the complete power system from medium voltage distribution down to 120V loads.

You’ll coordinate across disciplines and partner with Construction to take projects from design through energization. Your skills and knowledge will grow exponentially as you tackle and solve problems related to design, procurement lead times and constructability.

The role requires a highly organized mindset, the ability to drive multi-disciplinary projects, and consistent high performance. This is a full-time, onsite role in Austin.

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical power distribution design from scope through construction
• Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) to develop code-compliant designs and set design direction for the team
• Drive coordination with Design Managers, Manufacturing, Construction and other stakeholders
• Own IFP/IFC electrical deliverables (single-line diagrams, panel schedules, grounding drawings, underground conduit drawings, power plans, lighting layouts) in Revit MEP
• Schedule field walks and surveys with peers and Construction
• Review/approve equipment submittals. Update specifications as needed. Answer RFIs and design questions
• Review packages produced by others and mentor junior engineers

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 6-10 years of experience in industrial and/or manufacturing MEP electrical design
• Expert-level proficiency completing and reviewing electrical deliverables using Revit MEP
• Proficiency using the NEC to calculate and coordinate overcurrent protection for conductors, transformers and medium voltage distribution, as well as size conductors and grounding
• Experience designing power systems from medium voltage down to 120V
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and multitask across projects and lead work across disciplines. Strong desire to be part of Tesla and a world-class team focused on achieving amazing results
• Power system studies (SKM/ETAP), AI training data center or semiconductor facility experience is preferred. PE license is a plus

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)