Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Power Systems Engineer - Megapack

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems is required.
Be proficient in at least two power system modelling tools, such as PSCAD, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSLF, SSAT, TSAT, or Matlab/Simulink.
Have experience modelling and simulating inverter-based generation systems.
Have experience conducting interconnection and engineering studies, including stability, protection coordination, harmonics, insulation coordination, arc flash, and ground grid analysis.
Have a strong understanding of control theory and the ability to implement PI control.
Be able to collaborate cross-functionally with customers, engineering, business development, and deployment teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert in power flow, short circuit, and dynamic modelling discussions with customers, clearly articulating power system analysis results and how Tesla technology interacts with the grid.
Continuously improve internal modelling capabilities in power system analysis software, including microgrid applications with diverse interconnected resources and large-scale macro-grid scenarios.
Collaborate with product design and firmware/software teams to keep models aligned with the technology roadmap.
Support validation of control strategies by integrating models into real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing environments.
Work with product design to integrate power system requirements into product specifications and influence system architecture.
Partner with customers and the business development team to build custom models.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automating simulation workflows.
Familiarity with NER grid codes.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Melbourne, VIC
Requisition ID	288140
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is hiring Power Systems Engineers to expand our in-house modelling and simulation capabilities for large-scale energy storage, solar, and electric charging systems. You will engage in technical power system discussions with utilities, independent power providers, and system operators to influence system design and enable grid-scale deployment.You will develop detailed models of our technology and control strategies for grid operations and microgrids of various sizes. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and spans multiple domains: electrical engineering, controls, firmware design, and grid operations.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as the technical expert in power flow, short circuit, and dynamic modelling discussions with customers. Clearly articulate power system analysis results and how Tesla’s technology interacts with the grid.
Continuously improve our internal modelling capabilities in power system analysis software, including microgrid applications with diverse interconnected resources and large-scale "macro" grid scenarios.
Collaborate with product design and firmware/software teams to keep models aligned with the technology roadmap.
Support the validation of control strategies by integrating models into real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
Work with product design to integrate power system requirements into product specifications, influencing system architecture.
Partner with customers and the business development team to build custom models.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
Expertise in Modelling Tools: Proficient in at least two power system modelling tools (e.g., PSCAD, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSLF, SSAT, TSAT, Matlab/Simulink).
Inverter-Based Generation: Experience in modelling and simulating inverter-based generation systems.
Engineering Studies: Experience conducting interconnection and engineering studies, including stability, protection coordination, harmonics, insulation coordination, arc flash, and ground grid analysis.
Control Theory: Strong understanding of control theory with the ability to implement PI control.
Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with customers, engineering, business development, and deployment teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automating simulation workflows.
Familiarity with NER grid codes.

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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