Land Development Specialist

What To Expect
Be a member of the Tesla Commercial Energy Land Development Team, a cross-functional “shared services” team that ensures the successful execution of Tesla’s commercial energy projects. You will support site acquisition and land development efforts for our EV charging, battery storage, and solar projects across all stages of deployment – starting with initial due diligence review and negotiations, into site design and permitting, and into construction.

What You'll Do

Responsible for working with internal teams and external project stakeholders through the entire development cycle on the siting, acquisition, design, and construction of utility and commercial battery storage, charging, solar, and microgrid projects

Serve as in-house subject matter expert on land development and environmental site constraints to support acquisition and entitlement of sites identified for energy and charging projects

Manage multiple projects throughout diligence, acquisition, planning, and deployment phases

Use GIS tools and databases to develop due diligence analyses for potential project sites across North America

Support preparation and submission of land use and environmental permit application

Attend site visits, public meetings/hearings, and agency coordination meetings, as well as, work with local, state, and federal permitting authorities through the siting and permitting process with the goal of obtaining permits consistent with the construction budget and schedule

Work with internal teams to solicit and review scopes of work from third party engineering and environmental consultants to support project development

What You'll Bring

Degree in Environmental Planning or a related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years applied land development experience; 8 years preferred

Experience and proficiency in coordinating with local and agency planning staff; researching and synthesizing code requirements; and preparing professional reports and exhibits

Knowledge of land use planning and environmental policy is required (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, CWA/CAA, NHPA, NPDES, USACE, ESA, EPA, local zoning, floodplain development, hazmat, etc.)

Knowledge of project design and civil construction fundamentals associated with commercial energy project development (battery storage, EV charging, solar PV) is preferred

Ability to identify potential site constraints and work with survey and design team to develop preliminary site plans – proficiency in ArcGIS or AutoCAD preferred

Experience managing external consultants and contractors through full scopes

Benefits
Compensation and 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

$100,000 - $186,000/annual salary 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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