Senior Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesla in Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Infrastructure Electrical Engineering team onsite. You will design medium‑voltage down to 120V power systems for Gigafactory Texas and AI data centers, coordinating with multi‑discipline teams to energize projects.

The role requires strong organization, multi‑project leadership, and a track record in industrial/MEP electrical design; onsite in Austin with growth opportunities in power studies and design optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6–10 years in industrial/manufacturing MEP electrical design.
• Expert-level proficiency with Revit MEP for deliverables.
• Proficient NEC knowledge for overcurrent protection and conductor sizing.
• Experience designing power systems from MV to 120 V.
• Highly organized, multitask across projects and lead teams.
• Power system studies (SKM/ETAP); PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power distribution design from scope through construction.
• Apply NEC to develop code-compliant designs and set direction.
• Drive coordination with Design Managers, Manufacturing, Construction.
• Own IFP/IFC deliverables (single-line diagrams, panel schedules).
• Schedule field walks and surveys with peers and Construction.
• Review submittals and update specifications as needed.
• Answer RFIs and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

MEP experience

NEC proficiency

Power systems

Project coordination

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

SKM/ETAP

Job description

Job Description

What to ExpectTesla is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Electrical Engineering team in Austin, TX. You’ll help design the electrical distribution system that powers Gigafactory Texas — from vehicle/cell manufacturing and Optimus production lines to our AI training data centers and Terafab, Tesla’s newest semiconductor facility.Our electrical team owns and designs the complete power system from medium voltage distribution down to 120V loads. You’ll coordinate across disciplines and partner with Construction to take projects from design through energization. Your skills and knowledge will grow exponentially as you tackle and solve problems related to design, procurement lead times and constructability.

The role requires a highly organized mindset, the ability to drive multi-disciplinary projects, and consistent high performance. This is a full-time, onsite role in Austin.

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical power distribution design from scope through construction
• Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) to develop code-compliant designs and set design direction for the team
• Drive coordination with Design Managers, Manufacturing, Construction and other stakeholders
• Own IFP/IFC electrical deliverables (single-line diagrams, panel schedules, grounding drawings, underground conduit drawings, power plans, lighting layouts) in Revit MEP
• Schedule field walks and surveys with peers and Construction
• Review/approve equipment submittals. Update specifications as needed.
• Answer RFIs and design questions
• Review packages produced by others and mentor junior engineers

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 6-10 years of experience in industrial and/or manufacturing MEP electrical design
• Expert-level proficiency completing and reviewing electrical deliverables using Revit MEP
• Proficiency using the NEC to calculate and coordinate overcurrent protection for conductors, transformers and medium voltage distribution, as well as size conductors and grounding
• Experience designing power systems from medium voltage down to 120V
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and multitask across projects and lead work across disciplines. Strong desire to be part of Tesla and a world-class team focused on achieving amazing results
• Power system studies (SKM/ETAP), AI training data center or semiconductor facility experience is preferred. PE license is a plus

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