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Tesla
Lead Electrical Engineer, Facilities
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$128,079 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Facilities team has an immediate opportunity for a Staff Facility Electrical Engineer to play an integral role in the growth and maintenance of our facility. Candidates should possess direct construction experience in building high‑tech infrastructure and operational facilities. This position is in Fremont, California. Perform facility‑wide electrical evaluations, energy audits, load studies, voltage‑sag and power‑quality analysis to drive reliability and efficiency improvements Lead commissioning, validation, and optimization of electrical infrastructure; execute efficiency initiatives that reduce plant energy consumption and cost Operate, program, maintain, and troubleshoot medium‑voltage equipment, protective relays, and critical power systems in an active manufacturing environment Develop electrical specifications; review design drawings; run bid events and evaluate quotes; support electrical cost estimating and value‑engineering decisions Coordinate field work and planned outages across maintenance, construction, and production to ensure safe execution and minimal operational impact Conduct construction site walks, issue technical comments, enforce design compliance, and update facility electrical standards (EPSS/MV/HV) aligned to NFPA requirements Improve asset reliability via root‑cause analysis; implement energy‑system monitoring; uphold
OSHA/NFPA 70E
electrical safety programs and best practices Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) with 8–10 years in high‑tech facility construction/manufacturing, or equivalent experience Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; able to serve as SME supporting electrical design, construction, commissioning, and facility operations Proven QA/QC and commissioning (Cx) experience for electrical installations; deep knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE and facility safety compliance Proficient operating, programming, and troubleshooting medium‑voltage systems, protective relays, and substation/distribution equipment Advanced capability interpreting one‑lines/three‑lines/schematics; perform load flow, coordination, arc‑flash, and fault studies for safe, reliable operation Skilled with electrical analysis tools (e.g., SKM Power Tools) and able to conduct engineering economic evaluations for infrastructure decisions Strong communicator and leader, mentors' junior engineers, partners across disciplines, manages budgets, quotes, and contracts 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 Expected Compensation $91,600 - $316,800/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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)