Commissioning Project Engineer

Tesla is looking for a project engineer to support the commissioning team with scoping, budget estimation, scheduling, execution, and close out of projects. This is an essential role associated commissioning and start-up of industrial, mechanical, process, electrical, and controls systems. Responsibilities include resource tracking and management, data analysis for strategic decision making, and optimizing processes for successful execution of capital projects. Success in this role requires diligence, collaboration, and alignment with Tesla’s mission-driven goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of engineering first principles, excellent organization skills, and be an effective communicator. This role has a travel expectancy of up to 25%.

Collaborate with stakeholders from design through operations to coordinate commissioning activities, resources, and project objectives  Maintain communications regarding commissioning schedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders. Coordinate with contractors to ensure RFI’s, punchlist, completion checklists, and other necessary documentation meet Tesla standards  Support the development and tracking of RFPs, bid leveling, and purchase orders for the commissioning team  Perform data analysis on project metrics to identify trends, efficiencies, and areas of improvement; generate reports to support decision-making  Coordinate material requisitions to support field activities, including obtaining supplier quotes, verify receipt, and coordinate delivery to field teams Support accurate tracking of labor timekeeping logs and rental equipment resources  Support technical commissioning activities such as field work, planning, checklist development, turnover, and design reviews

Minimum 3 years experience and Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience   Strong preference for candidates who have experience with RFPs, scope management, PO tracking, schedule development, and resource tracking  Commissioning or construction execution experience in a manufacturing, healthcare, or other industrial mission-critical environment is preferred  Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment  Superior verbal and written communication skills, highly organized with a strong attention to detail, high level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency   Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. Proactive, motivated self-starter, ability to work with minimal guidance, flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently

Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)