The Energy Projects team is a cross-functional organization responsible for sales, engineering, and project execution of solar and storage projects. The team includes Engineering expertise from project development, design, power systems analysis, project & construction management, and commissioning. This team sits at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of solar and storage projects. As a member of our team, you will help to shape the success of our projects in various applications across the Americas. You must have a genuine passion for enabling and executing projects that will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Estimator will be a key technical member of a pre-contract cross-functional team that focuses on evaluating, defining, and implementing strategies to develop stationary storage, solar, and microgrid opportunities deploying Tesla’s technology in a variety of applications and markets. You will be responsible for creating bottom-up Engineering, Procurement, and Construction estimates, thorough vetting and benchmarking of third-party quotes, identification of scope gaps and cost saving opportunities. You will also serve as a subject matter expert in a focused team, providing detailed data and analysis to drive team achievement of cost reduction goals. You will work closely with members of the Tesla’s Product Management, Sales & Development Engineering, Project Management and Procurement groups.
This is a diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, permitting, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals for utility scale and smaller complex projects is expected. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality, members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.
This position will be full-time onsite and can be based out of either our Austin, TX or Palo Alto, CA office.
- Create estimates and firm bids for utility scale Battery Energy Storage System EPC projects including labor, materials, equipment, permitting, engineering and project management costs
- Create and maintain cost estimating tools and databases, reviewing and incorporating historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
- Compile and compare estimates, bids, and running budgets across multiple projects and generate recurring reports for executive review
- Collaborate and drive value-engineering with engineering, sales, operations, procurement, and sub-contractor teams
- Coordinate closely with Project Development Managers and Sales Engineers to provide estimating support in the creation of comprehensive proposals for customers
- Interface with internal customers (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication
- Prepare takeoffs and work with project team to solicit and secure competitive sub-contractor proposals and pricing
- Assist in writing work scopes and reviewing contract change order and field change order proposals
- Participate in the design, pre-construction, construction, and post-mortem processes
- Write proposals and provide input on design changes and value engineering
- Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of electrical estimating experience, including 2 years utility estimating experience
- Experience with High Voltage/Medium Voltage Substations
- Excellent skills in Excel, proficient user of other MS office applications, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Google Earth Pro
- Advanced data analysis skills
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage shifting priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and execute many projects and tasks in parallel
- Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
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
