Telecom Designer, Infrastructure & Network Operations

Tesla is seeking an experienced Telecom Designer to join the Infrastructure & Network Operations team. In this role you will shape the communications infrastructure that powers Tesla’s global facilities—from Gigafactories to corporate campuses—working in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where your designs directly support manufacturing, energy, and technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete project assignments with minimal supervision; provide direction to support staff to drive projects to completion.
• Support local projects while collaborating with team members on initiatives across Tesla’s global portfolio.
• Prepare comprehensive drawing packages including site plans, floor plans, enlarged communication‑room layouts, equipment rack/cabinet layout elevations, backbone schematics, and infrastructure design details.
• Apply knowledge of Division 27 specifications to all design work, and prepare cable‑pathway fill calculations and opinions of probable cost.
• Coordinate network infrastructure design across engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and door‑locking hardware.
• Conduct field surveys and produce reports during programming, construction, and post‑construction phases to ensure adherence to Tesla best practices.
• Ensure conformance with applicable codes, standards, established design practices, and technical adequacy of design and construction documents.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject‑matter expert for stakeholders across the company.
• Develop and design within a BIM environment using Revit and Revizto; collaborate with BIM modelers during design development and documentation.
• Manage project execution from concept to completion, including meeting attendance, site visits, RFI responses, and submittal reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification – a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience as an RCDD in a design or engineering capacity.

Skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk design tools including Revit and AutoCAD; experience with Revizto a plus.
• Deep understanding of communications systems design, including structured cabling, wireless infrastructure, and AV/security systems.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for document markup and collaboration.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and codes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
• 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 salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including 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.