Commissioning Superintendent

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an experienced Commissioning Superintendent to join our Infrastructure Facilities & Commissioning team. This senior field leadership role is responsible for driving the successful field execution of commissioning programs across facilities infrastructure projects, including HVAC, process piping, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. The ideal candidate is a proven field leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, plans meticulously, and executes within tight windows. This role works closely with commissioning engineers, operations, construction, and QA/QC teams to ensure all systems are delivered safely, on time, and to Tesla's standards.

What You'll Do

Prepare BOM for commissioning execution and request RFQ and RFP

Develop and manage commissioning schedules, pre-functional checklists (PFCs), and functional performance tests (FPTs)

Oversee full system turnover from construction through commissioning to operations handover, including all documentation and punch list closeout

Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and manufacturers during equipment start-up and testing

Review P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and design documents to verify compliance, constructability, and operability

Support the development of commissioning BOMs, RFQs, and RFPs to ensure all necessary equipment, tools, and resources are procured ahead of execution

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Management Engineering, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of commissioning or facilities engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a superintendent or supervisory role

Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, process piping, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems

Proficiency in commissioning and turnover documentation platforms

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and contract documents

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

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 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.