Electrical & Instrumentation Designer, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla
Austin, US
On-site

Job Description

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Designer who can take designs from concept to construction deliverable by utilizing Autodesk Revit software. The ideal candidate will have experience in 3D modeling as well as 2D construction deliverable creation for Electrical and Instrumentation designs in heavy industrial, manufacturing or both. This candidate should also demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and pride in their work. This role requires excellent collaboration/communication skills to work effectively with engineers, other engineering discipline designers, and maintenance, construction and operations teams.

What You'll Do

Perform design and 3D modeling in Revit for electrical and controls teams including modeling cable tray/busway, instrumentation, motors, switchgear, enclosures, light fixtures, conduit and electrical buildings

Develop and draft detailed 2D construction drawings in Revit or AutoCAD including cable tray/busway installation plans, power plan layouts, grounding plans, motor schematics, lighting plans, panel layout and wiring diagrams, panelboard schedules, instrument location plans, Instrument loop diagrams

Manage electrical/instrumentation models and/or CAD files in BIM360/ACC

Perform clash detection resolution - identify model conflicts between design engineering, third party and owner model for the controls and electrical discipline and work with modeling teams to resolve

Interface and collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines, including understanding 3D coordination with those disciplines

Interface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to model

What You'll Bring

Revit Experience

AutoCAD/Navisworks/Revizto/Bluebeam/Excel/Eplan Pro Panel

Familiarity with P&IDs, industrial or manufacturing instrumentation (temperature, flow, level, pressure)

Working knowledge of NEC to create designs in compliance with national codes

Detailed design engineering process in the development of a manufacturing and/or process plant

Ability to collaborate and coordinate electrical and instrumentation designs with other project disciplines including process, civil/structural and piping

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:

  • 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Autodesk revitAutocadNavisworksReviztoBluebeamExcelEplan pro panelP&idsIndustrial or manufacturing instrumentationNec compliance3d modeling2d construction drawingsClash detection resolutionCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention to detailElectrical designInstrumentation designHeavy industrialManufacturing

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/12/2026

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