Project Developer, Supercharger

Tesla is seeking a Project Developer for Supercharger locations in the Pacific Northwest region (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Montana). The role involves managing site development for Tesla Charging products, including site selection, contract negotiation, and project hand-off to installation teams. Strong negotiation skills and experience in contracts, real estate, and utility planning are required. This position is not remote and requires location within the specified region.
The Role

Must be located within Region: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Montana

Tesla seeks a talented, business-oriented professional who can autonomously manage all phases of new site development processes for all Tesla Charging products. The Project Developer identifies the best places to host Tesla charging products. They manage site selection, contract negotiation with site hosts, utility and permitting feasibility studies, and ensure efficient project hand-off to the Tesla design and installation team for construction and close-out. The Project Developer is fully responsible for ensuring current and future Tesla customers have the best experience at the most convenient charging stations. The responsibilities of this position may change over time based on network needs. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to the evolving needs of Tesla's programs, projects, and organization.

Responsibilities• Develop and manage a pipeline of potential new sites that will meet the market's goals to serve current and future EV customers.• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external deployment colleagues.• Develop, refine, and manage comprehensive site due diligence.• Lead efforts to obtain all necessary approvals from utilities and permitting authorities.• Work with attorneys to draft, negotiate and execute site host agreements.• Work closely with design and installation colleagues to assess and manage installation costs and timelines.• Accurately forecast upcoming milestones and document progress throughout the development process.

Requirements• Strong negotiator with proven experience negotiating contracts, leases, or other business deals.• Experience in contracts, real estate, utility planning, charging infrastructure, EV infrastructure policy, and local permitting strongly preferred.• Organization: Highly organized, able to simultaneously manage 20+ projects in various phases, without missing a beat.• Autonomy: Autonomous, high-motor approach to execution and achievement. Self-motivated and outspoken about what is needed to get a job done.• Business savvy: Must be able to understand site host needs and how Tesla charging integrates into meeting their business goals.• Communication: Strategic listener, conscious conversationalist, and persuasive of people from a wide range of roles and backgrounds; comfortable communicating with all types of stakeholders, including CEOs, facility managers, city planners, marketing managers, and utility planners.• Risk Management: Aggressive approach to reducing risk and getting ahead of problems before they impact project timelines.• Ability to obtain a US passport.• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

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:
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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