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Utility Estimator, Tesla Energy

Tesla Motors, Inc.
108,000 - 210,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jan 20, 2026
What to Expect As a Utility Estimator,you will serve as a keytechnical member of a pre-construction team. Your primary focus will bepreparing and tracking detailed EPC cost estimates for complex turn-key battery energystorage, solar, and microgrid projects using Tesla technology. You'llalso build andmaintaininternal toolsandprocesses forthe estimating team. 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 Create estimates and firm bids for utility-scale battery storage and PV projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontracting, permitting, interconnection, and ancillary costs Develop andmaintaincost estimating tools and databases using historical data frompreviousprojects,quotes,productivity reports,and value-engineering efforts Participate in design, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and post-mortem processes Support new product initiatives and mentor engineers to drive excellence and standardization What You'll Bring Degree in Engineering, or equivalent in experience 2+years' experience estimating power generation projects, emphasizing MV/HV substations(experience in utility-scale PV or battery storagepreferred) Knowledge of procurement, cost trade-offs between equipment vendors, and constructionormanufacturing sequences with time allocations Strong writtenandverbal communications,and ability toprovidetechnical guidance Proficiencyin MS Office, advanced Excel, CAD, and data analysis 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 Expected Compensation $108,000 - $210,000/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.