Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Electrical Design Engineer - Infrastructure Programs

Electrical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
Five to seven years of relevant experience is required.
A Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required; licensure in California, Colorado, Nevada, or Texas is preferred.
Demonstrated experience across a broad voltage range (12V to 35kV), including low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution systems is required.
Proficiency in Revit MEP, including advanced modeling, BIM coordination, panel scheduling, and circuiting, is required.
Proficiency in electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or equivalent for fault current, arc flash, transient, harmonic, and coordination studies is required.
In-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Code (CBC), California Energy Code (Title 24), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards is required.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across varying scales and timelines in a high-velocity environment is required.
Construction administration experience, including site observation visits and review of requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and shop drawings, is required.
Familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements is required.
Willingness to travel up to 33% to support infrastructure development in California and throughout North America is required.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design development for power distribution, grounding, lighting, and controls for manufacturing equipment, building infrastructure, battery and energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and research and development test setups.
Prepare and oversee Issued for Construction (IFC) and Issued for Permit (IFP) drawing packages using Revit, ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Code (CBC), and Title 24.
Perform and direct 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.
Develop first-principles electrical design solutions that balance technical excellence with constructability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability objectives.
Establish and track team key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare impact reports, and deliver executive-level status updates on electrical progress for critical programs.
Prioritize and allocate team resources across concurrent projects, from rapid-turnaround equipment installations to multi-quarter facility buildouts, to balance workloads and ensure on-time delivery.
Partner with stakeholders across Tesla product verticals to refine project scopes, validate feasibility, and optimize designs for sustainability, efficiency, and cost.
Interface with external engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms, vendors, and contractors during bidding, procurement, and construction to enforce compliance and mitigate risks.
Present design concepts, progress updates, and risk assessments during project milestone reviews to multidisciplinary teams and leadership.
Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines and construction trades, and conduct regular field walks to review installation progress and design adherence.

Desired Qualifications

California, Colorado, Nevada, or Texas P.E. licensure is preferred.

Category	Construction & Facilities
Location	Hawthorne, California
Requisition ID	283410
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>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, SI, 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.</div>

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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%)

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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