Design Engineer, Charging

What To Expect
The Design Engineer role entails active program coordination of all deployment phases of Tesla’s Supercharger sites, including construction feasibility and due diligence, site layout and design, electric utility service requests, site permitting, construction, and project closeout. The ideal candidate has relevant experience managing infrastructure related projects of varying size and complexity in different regions and demonstrates a bias to action, supported by logical problem-solving skills with a reliance on a thorough understanding of project details. Finally, the ideal candidate should bring high energy and an optimistic approach to completing projects in a swift and quality manner.

What You'll Do

Manage all phases of feasibility, design, and construction of Supercharger sites. A key performance indicator is the number of sites successfully opened for public use
Facilitate field site visits to conduct due diligence related to constructability, design, utility servicing, and cost. Provide site reports and preliminary sketches as needed
Review site related project documents to assess construction viability
Serve as the liaison with utility company personnel to determine the best routing of primary electrical service
Meet with zoning/permitting personnel to understand jurisdictional approval requirements and opportunities for timeline reduction. Represent Tesla and the Supercharger program at public meetings. Track and manage status of all needed approvals
Review and approve construction bids and change orders. Provide support as needed to the general contractor during all phases of construction


What You'll Bring

Ability to travel (estimated 25-50%) required
2+ years project management, vendor management, and/or site development experience, preferably in EV installation, telecom, solar, or retail development with an Engineering degree or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of electrical design drawings, electrical equipment, power integration and utility design processes, with advanced knowledge of site development procedures (regulatory and permitting processes)
Established record of accomplishment managing and delivering multiple simultaneous projects ahead of schedule while adhering to the highest quality and standards
Skilled in reading, understanding and redlining zoning and construction drawings, including utility designs and power distribution details. Accountable to cost implications of construction design options and able to make cost-efficiency recommendations
Aptitude in communicating and building relationships with property owners, local jurisdictions, utility companies, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle
Ability to function autonomously with a self-starter approach to challenging the status quo and eagerness to present innovative ideas that improve our: designs, processes, assemblies, costs, or the company as a whole


Benefits
Compensation and 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


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