Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Power Systems Engineer - Transmission Planning & System Studies

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 3

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus and at least 5 years of transmission planning experience, or at least 3 years of experience at an ISO/RTO, utility, independent power producer, or consultancy, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on proficiency in PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, and EMTP-RV for power flow, transient stability, and electromagnetic transient studies.
Expert-level proficiency in TARA (PowerGEM) for contingency analysis and reliability assessments.
Expert-level proficiency in PROMOD IV or an equivalent production-cost tool such as PLEXOS or GE MAPS for market simulation and congestion analysis.
Strong Python scripting skills and familiarity with IPLAN, MATLAB, or Excel VBA for batch workflows.
Knowledge of NERC TPL, MOD, and FAC reliability standards.
Experience with ISO planning processes, PowerWorld, DIgSILENT, FTR/CRR modeling, or storage capacity accreditation.
A P.E. or P.Eng. license.
Willingness to travel domestically up to approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

Run transmission planning studies, including N-0/N-1/N-1-1/N-2 contingency analysis, thermal and voltage screening, and transfer-capability assessments.
Perform production-cost and market simulations, including hourly dispatch modeling, congestion and LMP analysis, and curtailment estimation for storage and hybrid projects.
Execute power-system studies for planning assessments, including stability screening and sensitivity studies.
Provide pre-bid site screening and transmission-availability assessments for energy storage, solar, hybrid projects, and large-load opportunities.
Represent Tesla in transmission-planning and production-cost discussions with utilities, independent power producers, and ISOs.
Support ISO/RTO planning processes and contribute to FERC planning frameworks.
Develop Python automation to scale study workflows and author utility-grade study reports.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	275159
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla Energy is building the power grid of the future. Join us as a Power Systems Engineer toextend our in-house transmission planning and bulk-system modeling capability for energystorage, solar, and charging infrastructure at mass scale across the Americas. You will ownsteady-state, contingency, dynamic, and production-cost studies using industry-standard tools,translate complex grid analyses into actionable project strategy, and serve as Tesla's technicalvoice in planning discussions with utilities and system operators. Most importantly, you will seeyour work enable the deployment of clean energy projects that reshape the grid.

Job Responsibilities

Run transmission planning studies: N-0/N-1/N-1-1/N-2 contingency analysis, thermal/voltage screening, and transfer-capability assessments
Perform production-cost and market simulation: hourly dispatch modeling, congestion/LMP analysis, and curtailment estimation for storage and hybrid projects
Execute power-system studies for planning assessments including stability screening and sensitivity studies
Provide pre-bid site screening and transmission-availability assessments for energy storage, solar, hybrid projects, and large-load opportunities
Represent Tesla in transmission-planning and production-cost discussions with utilities, IPPs, and ISOs
Support ISO/RTO planning processes and contribute to FERC planning frameworks
Develop Python automation to scale study workflows and author utility-grade study report

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus) with 5+ years transmission planning experience or 3+ years at an ISO/RTO, utility, IPP, or consultancy; or equivalent experience
Hands-on proficiency in PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, and EMTP-RV for power flow, transient stability, and EMT studies
Expert-level TARA (PowerGEM) for contingency analysis and reliability assessments
Expert-level PROMOD IV or equivalent production-cost tool (PLEXOS, GE MAPS) for market simulation and congestion analysis
Strong Python scripting; familiarity with IPLAN, MATLAB, or Excel-VBA for batch workflows
Knowledge of NERC TPL, MOD, and FAC reliability standards
Excellent written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with ISO planning processes, PowerWorld, DIgSILENT, FTR/CRR modeling, or storage capacity accreditation
P.E. or P.Eng. license
Willingness to travel domestically up to ~10%

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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