Senior Electrical Engineer – EMEA Infrastructure Development
Tesla is accelerating the world's
transition to sustainable energy. To realize this, we are committed to
expanding our network of sales locations, service centers, and delivery hubs
across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To support this growth, we
are seeking a motivated professional with a building electrical engineering
background to drive high-quality design and construction of our facilities.
In the Infrastructure Development team, you’ll
lead the creation of electrical specifications, standard designs, and process
improvements for construction projects. Your ability to harmonize the
complexities of European regulations and requirements concisely will empower project
teams to streamline design, tendering, building, and facility management -
delivering consistent, top-quality results across our portfolio.
- Manage the development ofconcise specifications, standards, and guideline documents to be used byproject teams for electrical, lighting, and related works.
- Assess the design, dimensions,and technical parameters for low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution,equipment (including switchgear, breaker & distribution panels), components,cables, and power upgrades.
- Manage audits for quality,safety, and maintenance of electrical aspects of existing, new, and potentiallocations.
- Lead consultations andworkshops with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, utilityproviders, and stakeholders to align on design standards and resolve projectchallenges.
- Identify opportunities and thenpropose, evaluate, prioritize, and execute initiatives to improve quality,cost, and speed across the organization.
- Assist in engaging externaldesign consultants for technical engineering design and take a leading role in evaluatingtheir proposals and reviewing their designs.
- Build, nurture, and leveragerelationships with internal and external stakeholders including with Gigafactory& Supercharger teams.
- Mentor project teams and buyerson best practices, providing ongoing guidance to ensure consistency andefficiency across projects.
- Be the go-to person for allthings related to electrical, power, and lighting for our projects,consultants, and other stakeholders. Your technical expertise will help toresolve issues creatively and thoroughly.
- University degree or equivalenttraining in an electrical engineering related field.
- Proven experience (6+ years) inthe sector, including 3+ years in designing and specifying electricaldistribution & systems for buildings. Experience with small to mediumcommercial (retail or industrial) new-build and renovation projects is a plus.
- Experience with medium and lowvoltage power distribution (above and below ground), lighting systems,grounding protection.
- Knowledge in related areas likevery low voltage systems, IT infrastructure, AV, security, fire alarms, utilityproviders, high-voltage upgrades, and solar systems advantageous.
- Familiarity with IEC andEuropean standards (e.g. VDE, DIN), skills in handling diverse regulations andadapting them for cross-border projects a plus.
- Experience in monitoringconstruction, commissioning, verifying work completion, reviewing qualitydocuments, and handling tenders.
- Proven leadership incoordinating teams, managing projects (including timelines, resources, anddeliverables), and overseeing designs from multiple disciplines and vendors tocreate unified construction sets.
- Strong collaboration skills:thrive in team settings, explain complex ideas clearly, engage stakeholders tobuild trust and consensus, and solve problems thoroughly by addressing rootcauses.
- Excellent English communicationskills (including technical terms); additional European languages like Germanor French are desirable.
- Willingness to travel in EMEA (approx.10%).
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