Sr. Commissioning Field Engineer, HVAC

Tesla

Fremont, California Posted October 26, 2026

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Job Description

Description:
Tesla's Cell Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Sr. Commissioning Field Engineer, HVAC to lead a team through scoping, scheduling, execution, and close out of projects. This role specializes in the commissioning of wet & dry mechanical systems, balancing (TAB), associated controls, and envelope integrity.  The ideal candidate will have a strong field intensive background in commissioning pre-functional and functional checks, TAB, retro-commissioning, and envelope integrity testing. The candidate will coordinate and perform TAB for mechanical systems. Experience performing these activities in cleanroom environments such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and healthcare facilities is preferred.  In this role you will be responsible for planning and execution of commissioning projects, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement coordination, arranging new contracts, leading and training balancing technicians in addition to supporting the team to ensure deliverables are met. It requires technical MEP expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively support multiple teams.  This role has a travel expectancy of 25%.

Responsibilities:
Lead assigned commissioning projects and perform all phases through design reviews, scoping, scheduling, execution, and turnover
Perform design reviews
Develop commissioning plans, checklists, balancing reports, schedule, budget, and other technical documents related to mechanical commissioning
Conduct site walks, equipment inspections, witness testing, and maintain a punchlist
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Coordinate and perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
Establish a risk tracking process and drive the team and stakeholders to action risks to acceptable levels. Maintain communications regarding schedule, budget, and progress updates with key stakeholders
Support the Operations and Commissioning team in managing various tools such as completions management software, Management of Change, work requests and others

Requirements:
10+ years of Mechanical equipment expertise with a minimum of 7 years of experience performing mechanical commissioning and balancing (TAB)
Experience working in cleanroom, biomedical research, or similar environments
TAB certification by an accredited body (NEBB, AABC, TABB) is preferred
Technical expertise with air handlers, fans, dehumidification, chilled water plants, heating plants, environmental controls, and other HVAC systems
Competent understanding of design drawings, P&ID’s, SOW’s, SOO’s. Ability to use a building management system (BMS) to control equipment and diagnose operating issues
Ability to operate personal lift devices and work at heights
Strong background in all aspects of scope management including, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation

Compensation & 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

Expected Compensation
$112,000 - $288,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.

Required Skills
HVAC testing budgeting risk management procurement attention to detail communication compensation
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