What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Programs position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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, AI, 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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Bring
- 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%)
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $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
Expected Compensation
$87,020 - $185,820/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $87,020 - $185,820