Sr. Land Surveyor, Tesla Energy

What to Expect

Be a member of the Tesla Commercial Energy Land Development Team, a cross functional “shared services” team that ensures the successful deployment of Tesla’s commercial energy projects.

You will support land survey and real estate aspects of our projects across all stages of development – starting with initial due diligence review during the sales phase, into design and permitting during the deployment phase, and through completion of construction.

This role is responsible for working with internal teams and external project stakeholders through the entire development cycle on the siting, design, and construction of utility and commercial battery storage, solar PV, microgrid, and charging projects. This role requires availability for travel (up to 10%) nationally and internationally (within North America).

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple projects through diligence, planning, and construction phases
• Work with internal teams to define and solicit scopes of work from third party surveyors
• Serve as in-house subject matter expert on survey/land rights considerations for project acquisition, design, and construction
• Support preparation and submission of plat applications, easements, and encroachment agreements
• Review survey deliverables and develop project basemaps
• Review title reports/commitments and proactively communicate concerns to the project team
• Represent Tesla in meetings and on project calls
• Present to other team members and lines of business on survey issues
• Manage the outsourcing of title reports, easement exhibits, boundary, ALTA, topographic, and underground utility surveys
• Conduct field work and survey preparation as needed

What You'll Bring

• Degree in related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ applied project experience
• Registered and in good standing as a Licensed Surveyor (PLS); the ability to acquire a PLS in TX or CA within 6 months is preferred
• Proficiency in Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Extensive experience with robotic total stations, GPS instruments, levels, and construction layout
• Extensive experience with survey standards including ALTA/NSPS, NGS, FEMA, and ASCE 38-02/22
• Expertise in geodetic surveying, datums, NSRS, grid/ground conversion, and coordinate projections
• Experience managing external consultants and contractors through full land survey scopes
• FAA part 107 drone license and scanner experience is preferred
• Experience in multiple regions within North America is 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:

• 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.