Site Surveyor, Residential Energy Operations

Tesla

Pine Brook, New Jersey Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
The Site Surveyor will be part of Tesla’s Energy Operations team. As an integral member of the team, the ideal candidate will work cooperatively with other team members to successfully complete site surveys to support the installation of residential photovoltaic solar systems, battery storage, and EV wall connectors safely and on time. This candidate will be skilled, motivated, willing to learn, and reliable. It is often required for Surveyors to assist with Installation and/or other Tesla departments when available, including but not limited to: installing Solar Roof and/or PV, supporting warehouse order fulfillment, scheduling densification and supporting customer needs.

Responsibilities:
Assess job site conditions upon arrival
Measure roof planes, vents, dormers, and chimneys
Measure and access attic structures and conditions
Capture shade reading
Draw, document, and photograph roofs, attics and sites
Upload site assessment documentation into cloud storage with company software
Perform other tasks and duties as required

Requirements:
Experience in roof work, general construction, or carpentry preferred
Showcase excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools, ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other similar electrical equipment
Excellent customer service, strong written and verbal communication, along with computer skills needed
Assist with Installation and/or other departments when available
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Business needs may require travel to other operations centers for up to two weeks at a time. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities

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
$20.14 - $53.01/hour + 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
photography carpentry problem solving customer service communication collaboration compensation
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