Energy System Designer

Tesla is looking for an Energy System Designer who will report to the PV 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 job site. The ability to be detail-oriented with projects is a must, and the ideal candidate will be able to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating excellent communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Learn custom software to design residential photovoltaic rooftop systems based on information gathered from site surveys to design all Tesla Products. Conduct an analytic evaluation of all the available data to plan and develop the most efficient and aesthetic design proposal that warrants that the customers reduce their dependence on the grid.
• Provide detailed notes of completed designs of Tesla products to other Tesla teams to communicate important details about design decisions.
• Self-learning and constant familiarity with structural, electrical, and fire codes applicable for solar and energy storage electrical system design.
• High attention to detail to respond to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and Utility permit comments for different regions throughout the U.S., and responsible for maintaining design compliance for all Tesla deliverables throughout all the project cycle time.
• Compliance to follow design criteria including structural, electrical, equipment location preferences, and installation parameters for all Tesla products and perform additional duties as assigned and/or directed by the Design Management.

What You’ll Bring

• Interest in technical fields such as engineering, construction, architecture drafting, or other related disciplines, ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently, goal-oriented, and well organized.
• Full work proficiency in English and basic knowledge of residential construction preferred.
• Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment, adaptable and flexible to constant changes on processes and priorities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively overcome any challenge, be solution-oriented, approaching challenges or delays with optimism and creative ideas for resolution.

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