MV & HV Electrical Engineer

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer with Tesla's Facilities team, you will play an integral role in the growth and maintenance of our facilities. This is a field-based position to support 24/7 manufacturing facilities located near Brookshire, TX. Candidates should possess direct construction experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (from industries such as semiconductors, solar, battery, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive energy audits and load calculations to identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct circuit analysis identifying critical loads and establishing effective voltage sag protection methods.
• Manage the operation of medium and low voltage distribution equipment; program protective relays, low voltage breakers in alignment with protection/coordination studies.
• Prepare engineering specifications for bid invitations, lead the technical and commercial evaluation of vendor proposals to ensure compliance and vendor alignment.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to plan and execute downtime activities coordinating schedules, resource needs and stakeholder alignment.
• Review design plans/specifications prepared by others and provide base cost estimating services within electrical scope, and work with trades to drive value for Tesla.
• Visit construction sites to determine compliance with design intent, reporting discrepancies, errors and omissions and utilizes this input to update standards, processes, and procedures.
• Establish standards and specifications for installation, modification, quality control, testing, operation, inspection, and maintenance of Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) and high voltage electrical systems according to commissioning standards, NFPA requirements, EPSS engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Provide technical and configuration support for the implementation and maintenance of energy systems utilizing tracking techniques and trending software and leading root cause analysis on process or asset failures.
• Work across sites to determine commonality and implement best practices to improve electrical asset reliability and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• 10+ years of direct facilities experience building high-tech infrastructure and operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.).
• Professional registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California or from another state preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience with MV & HV equipment including – Design, operating/maintaining the equipment, trouble shooting and programming /adjusting medium voltage relays.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Electric utility substation and distribution system engineering, maintenance, and operations; electric utility distribution system switchgear; ability to read electric utility system drawings (one-lines, three-lines, schematics, etc.).
• Experience in electrical power system analysis software (SKM Power Tools preferred) to perform load-flow, fault-duty, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies; experience executing financial and feasibility studies that guide stakeholder decision making.
• Well versed and significant experience in electric utility system safe work practices in accordance with the OSHA, HAZMAT safety protocols and other applicable codes and standards (IEEE C37, C57, etc.); National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and IEEE 1584.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and evaluating construction related quotes and contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans with plan options and $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.