Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 9

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

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of relevant experience as an Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent.
Proficiency in low- and medium-voltage electrical installations, ampacity calculations, short-circuit and load-flow analysis, protective-device coordination, arc flash, grounding per IEEE 80, and other relevant design topics.
Proficiency specifying major electrical equipment, including switchgear and transformers.
Familiarity with electrical construction drawing sets.
Proficiency in construction administration support, including RFIs, Design Change Notices, and as-built documentation.
Proficiency in relevant standards and electrical studies for utility and distributed-generation applications.
Experience with controls, networking, SCADA, and CAD.
Experience in renewables, battery storage, EPC, generation-system design, or microgrids.
Ability to execute multiple projects and tasks in parallel.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical and power-systems knowledge to identify and drive solutions for large-scale utility and distributed-generation projects.
Review and analyze single-line drawings, communication wiring diagrams, and BESS system layouts.
Identify gaps in scope and responsibility to support project success, using knowledge of engineering, construction, and 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 in sync.
Interface with internal customers, including project managers, product engineers, and sales teams, and external customers, including utilities, AHJs, contractors, and end customers, to ensure consistent communication.
Execute projects from the design phase through commissioning and manage engineering activities to support successful project delivery.

Category	Energy Engineering
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	287831
Type	Full-time

Job Description

This role is a key technical member of a cross functional team that focuses on evaluating, defining and executing battery storage opportunities with cutting edge technologies. You will be responsible for the execution of projects from the design phase through 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. 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 Responsibilities

Apply electrical/power systems knowledge to identify & drive solutions for large scale utility and distributed generation projects
MV Transformers, Switchgear and protection solutions knowledge is required
Review and analyze 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

Job Requirements

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience as an Electrical/Project Engineer or equivalent experience
Proficient in LV & MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, knowledge of short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE80 and other relevant design topics
Proficient in the specification of major electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers etc.)
Familiarity with electrical construction drawing set
Proficient in construction administration support (RFIs, Design Change Notices, As built)
Proficient in relevant standards and electrical studies for utility and distributed-generation applications
Experience in Controls, Networking, SCADA & CAD skills
Experience in Renewables, Battery storage, EPC, Generation system design, Microgrids
Excellent communication and documentation skills and ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel

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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