Electrical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Programs Tesla Motors, Inc. 87020 - 185820 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Hawthorne Sep 15, 2026

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an innovative Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in electrical building systems and infrastructure to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking electrical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla's fast-paced R D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, AI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do

Lead the development of electrical designs, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, and controls for manufacturing equipment, building infrastructure, battery/energy storage, EV charging, and R D test setups

Prepare and oversee IFC (Issued for Construction) and IFP (Issued for Permit) drawing packages using Revit, ensuring compliance with NEC, California Building Code (CBC), and Title 24

Perform and direct critical electrical studies including arc flash hazard assessments, fault current analyses, voltage drop calculations, selective coordination, transient analyses, and harmonic studies using ETAP, SKM, or equivalent software

Drive innovative, first-principles electrical design solutions that balance technical excellence with constructability, cost-effectiveness, and Tesla's sustainability objectives

Establish and track team KPIs, prepare impact reports, and deliver executive-level status updates on electrical progress for critical programs

Prioritize and allocate team resources across a high volume of concurrent projects-ranging from rapid-turnaround equipment installs to multi-quarter facility buildouts-ensuring balanced workloads and on-time delivery

Partner with stakeholders across all Tesla product verticals to refine project scopes, validate feasibility, and optimize designs for sustainability, efficiency, and cost

Interface with external EPC firms, vendors, and contractors during bidding, procurement, and construction phases to enforce compliance and mitigate risks

Present design concepts, progress updates, and risk assessments during project milestone reviews to multi-discipline teams and leadership

Interface and collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines and construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and design adherence What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent experience

5-7 years of relevant experience

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) - preference for

CA, CO, NV, TX

Demonstrated experience across a broad voltage range (12V to 35kV), including low, medium, and high voltage power distribution systems

Proficiency in Revit MEP, including advanced modeling, BIM coordination, panel scheduling, and circuiting

Proficiency in electrical analysis software (ETAP, SKM, or equivalent) for fault current, arc flash, transient, harmonic, and coordination studies

In-depth knowledge of NEC, California Building Code (CBC), California Energy Code (Title 24), and NFPA standards

Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across varying scales and timelines in a high-velocity environment

Construction administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs, Submittals, and Shop Drawings and familiarity with OSHA

Willingness to travel to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America (travel up to 33%)

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

$87,020 - $185,820/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.