Job Description
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 battery storage, solar, and EV charging projects across all stages of deployment – starting with initial due diligence review and negotiations, into site design and permitting, and through 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, 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 (solar PV, battery storage, EV charging) 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
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
Expected Compensation
$96,800 - $217,200/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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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours