Sr. Project Developer, Megapack

Senior Project DeveloperTesla is seeking a Senior Project Developer to join a new self-development team focused on greenfield solar, storage, powered land, and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This role will be boots on the ground — identifying prospective sites, building landowner relationships, navigating local permitting processes, and supporting projects from early-stage prospecting through construction-readiness.This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing team at the forefront of Tesla's energy ambitions. The Senior Project Developer will work closely with senior development leadership and cross-functional partners in interconnection, origination, engineering, and finance.

We are looking for candidates with hands-on greenfield development experience in ERCOT, SPP, MISO, or the Western U.S. and a passion for Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and evaluate prospective greenfield development sites for utility-scale solar, powered land, and energy infrastructure projects using GIS tools, transmission capacity data, and market intelligenceBuild landowner relationships, support negotiation of land options and leases, and coordinate title, survey, and environmental diligenceNavigate local permitting and entitlement processes, including conditional use permits, site plan approvals, and public hearingsCoordinate with interconnection, engineering, and origination teams to advance projects through key development milestonesBuild and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including AHJs, utilities, transmission owners, community groups, and elected officialsSupport development of internal processes, templates, and best practices as the team scalesRequirements3-5 years of utility-scale solar, storage, or renewable energy project development experience, with meaningful greenfield development exposureDirect development experience in one or more of: ERCOT, SPP, MISO, or Western U.S. (ex-California); exposure to powered land or infrastructure siting a plusExperience with landowner outreach, option/lease agreements, and local permitting processes (CUPs, site plans, environmental review)Familiarity with interconnection processes and the ability to coordinate with specialists on queue positioning and study milestonesProficiency with GIS/mapping tools for site prospecting and screeningStrong communication skills, particularly with external stakeholders including landowners, local communities, and authoritiesUnderstanding of project economics and financial modeling inputs; self-starter mentality with comfort working independently in the fieldCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $92,000 - $204,000/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.