Field Engineer, MEP
What to Expect You will lead on-site due diligence and Property Condition Assessments of existing commercial buildings with a focus on HVAC and power distribution, all across North America. The Field Engineer will produce clear technical reports that define Tenant Improvement scope, risks, and order-of-magnitude cost drivers for all the projects within the Infrastructure Development team. This position requires an experienced and competent individual with a high level of ownership and travel up to 75%.
What You'll Do Perform Property Condition Assessments, Engineering Due diligence and survey of MEP systems in existing commercial buildings. This includes evaluating the health of existing HVAC systems, identifying electrical power distributions, and evaluating equipment conditions
Identify deficiencies, code compliance gaps, maintenance issues, order of magnitude costs, risk drivers and scope definition, then translate findings into clear field reports
Execute field investigations, visual inspections, diagnostic testing, photo documentation, and verify maintenance records
Show understanding of operating procedures for mechanical facilities equipment including, hydronics systems, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, boilers and dehumidifiers
Troubleshoot MEP problems in active, fully operational facilities
Collaborate with internal and external teams daily including Engineering, Design, Real Estate, Construction, AoR/EoR, and Facilities
Cross-train with structural/civil field engineers. Share MEP due diligence practices and progressively learn to support other building infrastructure assessments
What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
2-5 years of field experience assessing existing commercial HVAC and electrical/power distribution systems
Demonstrated experience producing technical field reports including but not limited to PCA, due diligence, survey of existing equipment, deficiency reports)
Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (IMC/UMC, IPC/UPC, NEC, ASHRAE, NFPA); ASTM E2018 preferred
Clear written and verbal communication, ability to explain findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Interest in growing beyond a single discipline: Willingness to learn and develop competence in structural/civil assessments and coach others
This position requires traveling up to 75% with a valid driver's license
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.
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