MV & HV Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job 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 

• Establishes 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

Job 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