What to Expect
As a Project Development Engineer, you will serve as a key technicalmemberofa pre-construction team. Your primary focus will be evaluating and implementing strategies forbattery energystorage, solar, and microgrid projectsutilizingTesla technology. You will manage the technical development of diverse project portfolios, oversee engineering activities to minimize risks, and handle a mix of large-scale utility projects alongside smaller, customized initiatives.
The Energy Projects team is a cross-functional group responsible for the engineering and execution of solar and storage projects. This includes development, design, analysis, project management, estimation, construction, and commissioning. Positioned centrally within business development, Tesla technology, and project deployment across the Americas, team members drive success across a wide range of applications.
This role requires a passion for transforming energy infrastructureina fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Expect a rock-solid work ethic, team orientation, creativity, and passion for innovation in a dynamic tech landscape.
What You'll Do
- Own project development and execution for Tesla EPC projects, defining scope, responsibilities, andBOPspecificationswith Tesla products
- Deliver technical support for proposals includingcustom drawings, diagrams, layouts, specificationsreviews
- Identify and communicatescope gaps, risks, and mitigationstrategies;drawing on engineering, construction, interconnection, andpermittingknowledge
- Assessprojectsites, advance interconnection studies, and pursue permitting as needed
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent in experience
- 2+ years' experience in design&construction of power generation projects, emphasizing MV/HV substations(experience in utility-scale PV or battery storagepreferred)
- Expertisein electrical engineering, including power, controls, communications, fire protection,engineeringcalculations,CADdrafting&design,standardsand code compliance
- Skills in contracting:identifyingandnegotiating terms, developing scopes anddivision ofresponsibility docs
- Strong written andverbalcommunications, andabilitytoprovidetechnical guidance
- Experience in fast-paced organizations withabilityto prioritize multiple projectsortasks
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
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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Jan 20, 2026