Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Design

What to Expect

The Infrastructure Design team is looking for an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to be a part of our team, supporting projects across the Bay Area in design, development, and execution of Cell and Energy Manufacturing and R&D facilities. The Associate Electrical Design Engineer will work under the technical supervision of our engineers. We are looking for someone who closely aligns with our mission statement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of electrical designs, from initial concept evaluations to the completion of construction drawings for permitting and on-site execution, ensuring seamless translation from design to real-world field conditions
• Prepare comprehensive electrical deliverables compliant with relevant codes using Revit, including, but not limited to single-line diagrams, panel schedules, grounding plans, conduit routings, power distribution layouts, and lighting plans
• Review submittals, vendor shop drawings, and third-party designs for quality assurance, constructability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with Tesla's engineering standards
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, construction, facilities, and cross-disciplinary teams to address end-user requirements, resolve integration challenges, and ensure precise coordination of electrical systems
• Interface with external EPC firms during bidding, procurement, and construction phases to enforce compliance, optimize designs, and mitigate risks
• Evaluate new projects to determine Tesla's strategic priorities, develop comparative bills of materials (BOMs) for accurate cost estimation, and recommend practical solutions that balance innovation with feasibility
• Present electrical design concepts, progress updates, and risk assessments during project milestone reviews to diverse stakeholders, including multi-discipline teams and product group leaders
• Drive the standardization of Revit families, electrical templates, and workflows to enhance team efficiency and consistency across projects
• Perform critical electrical studies and analyses, such as arc flash hazard assessments, fault current calculations, voltage drop evaluations, selective coordination, lighting photometric calculations, and grounding system designs, to support infrastructure upgrades and system reliability
• Partner with project stakeholders across Tesla's product verticals—including Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle/Semi, AI, Robotics (Optimus), and Cell manufacturing—to refine scopes, optimize for sustainability, efficiency, and cost, while ensuring designs meet holistic company objectives while validating feasibility through field walkthroughs and practical installation reviews

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5-10+ years of hands-on experience in designing electrical systems for heavy commercial, industrial, and R&D environments, such as manufacturing facilities, data centers, hospitals, R&D labs, or large campuses, with a proven track record of bridging engineering theory to field-ready implementations
• Expert proficiency in Revit MEP, including advanced modeling, BIM coordination, panel scheduling, circuiting, and integration with multi-discipline models
• In-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Code (CBC), and California Energy Code (Title 24), with a focus on sustainable and energy-efficient design practices
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize deliverables, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interfacing with diverse engineering disciplines, stakeholders, and external partners to foster collaborative problem-solving
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California, or the ability to obtain licensure (via endorsement or exam) within 6 months of hire (strongly preferred)
• Practical knowledge of field installation methods, means, and materials, including troubleshooting real-world constructability issues and adapting designs for on-site efficiency (preferred).
• Familiarity with electrical studies software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or similar)
• A passion for innovative, sustainable solutions that support Tesla's broad ecosystem of products and operations