Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Project Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience is required.
Five to ten years of relevant experience as an electrical or project engineer is required.
Proficiency in medium-voltage electrical installations, ampacity calculations, short-circuit and load-flow studies, protective-device coordination, arc flash, grounding per IEEE 80, and other relevant design topics is required.
Proficiency in specifying, technically analyzing bids for, and procuring major electrical equipment such as switchgear and transformers is required.
Proficiency in developing electrical construction drawing sets is required.
Proficiency in construction administration support, including requests for information, design change notices, and as-built documentation, is required.
Proficiency in relevant standards and electrical studies for utility applications is required.
Experience in controls, networking, supervisory control and data acquisition, and computer-aided design is required.
Experience in renewables, photovoltaic systems, battery storage, engineering, procurement and construction, generation system design, or microgrids is required.
Excellent communication and documentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical and power-systems knowledge to identify and drive solutions for large-scale utility projects, including medium-voltage transformers, switchgear, and protection solutions.
Review single-line drawings, communication wiring diagrams, and battery energy storage system layouts.
Identify gaps in scope and responsibility to support project success, applying knowledge of engineering, construction, permitting concepts, and rules of conduct.
Identify key stakeholders and drive solutions with cross-functional teams.
Own and execute projects by managing scope, stakeholders, and schedules and keeping all parties aligned.
Interface with internal customers, including project managers, product engineers, and sales teams, and external customers, including utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, contractors, and end customers, to ensure consistent communication.
Execute projects from the design phase through commissioning and manage engineering activities to ensure successful project delivery.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	275028
Type	Full-time

Job Description

A key technical member of a cross functional team that focuses on evaluating, defining & executing battery storage opportunities with cutting edge technologies. You will be responsible for the execution of projects from the design phase through to commissioning, while managing all engineering activities to ensure successful projects. The Tesla Energy team is committed, and fast moving. We are a group of applications engineers, power systems engineers, and project engineers that sit at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of stationary storage projects on the grid. As a member of our team, you will help to shape the success of our projects in various applications worldwide.  You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

Job Responsibilities

Application of Electrical/Power Systems knowledge to identify & drive solutions for large scale utility projects. MV Transformers, Switchgear and protection solutions are required
Review single line drawings, communication wiring diagrams, and BESS system layouts
Identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts and rules of conduct
Able to identify key stakeholders and drive innovative solutions with cross functional teams
Responsible for project ownership and execution, which requires understanding/managing the scope, stakeholders and schedule and keeping all parties in sync
Interface with internal customers (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication
This is diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, permitting, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals is expected. Expectations include a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team oriented personality. Members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience
5-10 years of relevant experience as an Electrical/Project Engineer
Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80 and other relevant design topics
Proficient in the specification, technical bid analyses and procurement of major electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers etc.)
Proficient in development of the electrical construction drawing set
Proficient in construction administration support (RFIs, Design Change Notices, As built)
Proficient in relevant standards and electrical studies for utility applications
Experience in Controls, Networking, SCADA & CAD skills
Experience in Renewables, PV, Battery storage, EPC, Generation system design, Microgrids
Excellent communication and documentation skills

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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