Energy System Designer

Job Description

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What to Expect

The Energy System Designer will report to the Energy System Design Team Lead and is responsible for designing solar photovoltaic systems for Tesla’s residential clients throughout the U.S. using Tesla proprietary software. 

The position requires the ability to develop a system design from photos and survey information of the jobs site. The ability to be detail-oriented with projects is a must; the ideal candidate will be able to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating excellent communication skills. 

Weekend work will be required for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Use custom software to design residential photovoltaic rooftop systems based on information gathered from site surveys
• Works cross functionally with other Tesla Departments to ensure clients’ needs and internal deadlines are met
• Track all projects through the permitting process and be able to communicate to coworkers the status of a project
• Perform additional duties as assigned and/or directed

Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Competitive, goal oriented, and well organized
• Basic knowledge of residential construction preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal screen. Additional pre-employment driving and drug screens may be required based on job responsibilities

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Competitive, goal oriented, and well organized
• Basic knowledge of residential construction preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal screen. Additional pre-employment driving and drug screens may be required based on job responsibilities

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Expected Compensation

$19.00 – $58.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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