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Energy System Designer

Tesla
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

The Energy System Designer will report to the Energy System Design Supervisor and is responsible for designing solar photovoltaic and energy storage 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; the ideal candidate will be able to manage a large volume of projects while demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Weekend work may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Use custom software to design residential photovoltaic and energy storage systems based on information gathered from site surveys
  • Follow design criteria including structural, electrical, equipment location preferences, and installation parameters for all Tesla products
  • 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 collaborative team environment as well as work independently
  • Competitive, goal oriented, and well organized
  • Basic knowledge of residential construction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills
  • Interest in technical fields such as engineering, architecture drafting or other related disciplines
  • CAD experience preferred
  • 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)
  • 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

  • PV Designer I - $17.00 - $25.50 / hour
  • Designer II, Solar and Energy - $21.76 - $32.64 / 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.

    Salary : $17 - $26

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