Tesla Motors, Inc.
Electrical Engineer, Lithium Refinery
Tesla Motors, Inc., Robstown, Texas, United States, 78380
What to Expect
The applicant will utilize engineering principals and previous experience with industrial power systems to develop engineered solutions to problems, design, construction support, troubleshooting, and commissioning for large, complex power systems. The role covers the interface to the utility company down to the individual utilization load with a focus in power distribution.
What You'll Do
Write detailed engineering basis of design or scopes of work for outside EPC firms. This may include calculations to determine minimum requirements
Develop initial engineered equipment specifications for budgetary quotes and then the final detailed specification for procurement. The type of equipment may be unit substation class transformers, switchgear, motor control center, prefabricated electrical buildings, resistance grounding systems, bus duct, switchboards
Detailed vendor shop drawing review and consolidated comments against the engineered equipment specification including bill of material, nameplates, wiring diagrams, equipment ratings, dimensional layouts
Attend factory acceptance test for engineered equipment and verify fabrication and function test are per the approved by Tesla release to manufacture drawings.
Build and maintain model for power system per the latest onelines with SKM and/or eTAP. Use the model to generate arc flash incident energy, short circuit current, load flow, motor starting, etc to support project design
Generate and/or review protective relay as well as circuit breaker settings to ensure protective device coordination
Specify protective relay schemes and hardware as part of the initial overall oneline and procure bulk electrical material based on project basis of design and material take off from the construction installation package such as cable, terminations, cable tray, hardware
Detailed engineering design packages including but not limited to: onelines, schematics, point to point wiring, cable schedules, equipment layout drawings, equipment elevations, panelboard schedules, nameplate schedules, installation details
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in power engineering
Experience using SKM, eTAP, AutoCAD and Revit
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Experience applying the national electric code to electrical design
Good communication skills for interfacing with engineers, vendors, and installation teams
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:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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What You'll Do
Write detailed engineering basis of design or scopes of work for outside EPC firms. This may include calculations to determine minimum requirements
Develop initial engineered equipment specifications for budgetary quotes and then the final detailed specification for procurement. The type of equipment may be unit substation class transformers, switchgear, motor control center, prefabricated electrical buildings, resistance grounding systems, bus duct, switchboards
Detailed vendor shop drawing review and consolidated comments against the engineered equipment specification including bill of material, nameplates, wiring diagrams, equipment ratings, dimensional layouts
Attend factory acceptance test for engineered equipment and verify fabrication and function test are per the approved by Tesla release to manufacture drawings.
Build and maintain model for power system per the latest onelines with SKM and/or eTAP. Use the model to generate arc flash incident energy, short circuit current, load flow, motor starting, etc to support project design
Generate and/or review protective relay as well as circuit breaker settings to ensure protective device coordination
Specify protective relay schemes and hardware as part of the initial overall oneline and procure bulk electrical material based on project basis of design and material take off from the construction installation package such as cable, terminations, cable tray, hardware
Detailed engineering design packages including but not limited to: onelines, schematics, point to point wiring, cable schedules, equipment layout drawings, equipment elevations, panelboard schedules, nameplate schedules, installation details
What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in power engineering
Experience using SKM, eTAP, AutoCAD and Revit
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Experience applying the national electric code to electrical design
Good communication skills for interfacing with engineers, vendors, and installation teams
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:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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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