Project Development Engineer, Tesla Energy

What to Expect

As a Project Development Engineer, you will serve as a key technical member of a pre-construction team. Your primary focus will be evaluating and implementing strategies for battery energy storage, solar, and microgrid projects utilizing Tesla 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 infrastructure in a 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, and BOP specifications with Tesla products
• Deliver technical support for proposals including custom drawings, diagrams, layouts, specifications reviews
• Identify and communicate scope gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies; drawing on engineering, construction, interconnection, and permitting knowledge
• Assess project sites, 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 storage preferred)
• Expertise in electrical engineering, including power, controls, communications, fire protection, engineering calculations, CAD drafting & design, standards and code compliance
• Skills in contracting: identifying and negotiating terms, developing scopes and division of responsibility docs
• Strong written and verbal communications, and ability to provide technical guidance
• Experience in fast-paced organizations with ability to prioritize multiple projects or tasks

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.