Tesla Electrical Engineering Technician Facilities 

United States, Texas, Austin 

983359472

• Collaborate with operations, construction, QA, and facilities engineering teams on commissioning activities and resolving electrical issues
• Provide technical guidance, lessons learned, and feedback on design and construction, focusing on modeling, utility routing, and commissioning checklist updates
• Oversee commissioning and start-up of all electrical systems, from medium to low voltage, ensuring readiness for facility ownership
• Work closely with third-party OEM equipment representatives during commissioning to align on standards and process requirements
• Participate in system handover walks, document and track open issues, and confirm resolution of all outstanding construction and commissioning tasks
• Review and accept turnover documentation, ensuring it meets design and operational requirements for seamless maintenance handover
• Interpret complex electrical schematics for planning conduit and cable scopes, troubleshooting VFDs, switchgear, and motors (120V–25kV), including work at height when necessary

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Industrial or Commercial Electrician; facility maintenance experience preferred
• Proficient in using trade tools, meters, and relevant technology to perform tasks effectively
• Skilled in sizing conductors and conduits, with strong knowledge of the NEC Code Book
• Experience with 24VDC to 25kV AC systems; expertise in troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components
• Ability to interpret electrical prints, schematics, and perform equipment installation and circuit modifications
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage all management levels, work independently, and collaborate effectively
• Comprehensive understanding of LOTO and NFPA 70E safety requirements

Essential Physcial Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines