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Sr. Electrical Engineer, Plant Operations

Tesla

Location

Fremont, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$109,600 - $195,600 a year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support multiple vehicle manufacturing sites in the Fremont/Bay Area. The role involves serving as the electrical subject matter expert for plant utility projects and overseeing all project stages from design to turnover. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of electrical distribution systems. This full-time, on-site position requires effective communication across teams and a commitment to innovative and high-quality work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in the industrial or utility sector as a hands-on electrical field engineer or electrical applications engineer
  • Proficiency in electrical protection systems
  • Strong understanding of local and national technical and safety standards and codes including NEC, NETA, NFPA, and OSHA
  • Experience with utility-level distribution from commercial through industrial transmission-level systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as system owner for electrical equipment, spares, and material specifications
  • Monitor site conditions through regular field walks and data acquisition systems
  • Review design and vendor documents and evaluate risks, constructability, and operational challenges
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute complex preventive maintenance plans for electrical systems
  • Develop, review, and execute sequenced switching orders, MOPs, and electrical switching diagrams
  • Support and oversee complex LOTO activities for low, medium, and high voltage systems
  • Troubleshoot low, medium, and high voltage systems and perform root cause analysis on equipment failures
  • Lead and support startup, commissioning, and buy-off activities
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives with key stakeholders and engineering groups
  • Size electrical systems including unit substations, transformers, busway distribution, UPS, and generator

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

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