Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

HV Substation Design Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
At least 5 years of substation or switchyard design experience at 115 kV or above is required.
Experience producing one-line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, equipment specifications, and protection and control drawings is required.
Working knowledge of high-voltage equipment, bus arrangements, transformation, station service, grounding, and protection schemes is required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, a power-system analysis tool such as ETAP or SKM, and a protection tool such as ASPEN or CAPE is required.
Ability to review vendor drawings, write equipment specifications, and support testing through commissioning is required.
Ability to coordinate with utilities and contractors and deliver under construction-driven schedules is required.

Responsibilities

Develop substation and switchyard designs from concept through issued for construction, including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, bus configuration, and equipment layout.
Specify transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and bus, including rating, impedance, cooling, and tap range.
Develop protection and control design, including line, bus, transformer, and breaker-failure schemes, CT and VT sizing, DC schematics, and relay panel arrangement.
Lay out station service, batteries and chargers, SCADA point lists, cable schedules, and raceway coordination with civil.
Apply NESC clearances, conductor sizing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, and grounding grid design.
Coordinate foundations, oil containment, cable trench, control house, fence, access, and equipment delivery paths with civil and structural teams.
Support procurement, factory testing, utility coordination, construction, and energization, including 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	287958
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>Tesla is seeking an HV Substation Design Engineer to support design, construction, and commissioning of high-voltage substations and switchyards for industrial, manufacturing, and energy projects. You will produce construction-ready electrical deliverables for stations from 115 kV through 765 kV, including physical layout, major equipment, protection and controls, and station service. You will coordinate with civil, structural, and protection teams, and with utilities, contractors, and equipment suppliers. This role is based in Austin, with travel to project sites during construction and commissioning.</div>

Job Responsibilities

Develop substation and switchyard designs from concept through issued for construction, including one-line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, bus configuration, and equipment layout
Specify transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and bus, including rating, impedance, cooling, and tap range
Develop protection and control design, including line, bus, transformer, and breaker-failure schemes, CT and VT sizing, DC schematics, and relay panel arrangement
Lay out station service, batteries and chargers, SCADA point lists, cable schedules, and raceway coordination with civil
Apply NESC clearances, conductor sizing, insulation coordination, lightning protection, and grounding grid design
Coordinate foundations, oil containment, cable trench, control house, fence, access, and equipment delivery paths with civil and structural teams
Support procurement, factory testing, utility coordination, construction, and energization, including 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
5 years of substation or switchyard design experience at 115 kV or above
Experience producing one-lines, general arrangements, sections, equipment specifications, and protection and control drawings
Working knowledge of high-voltage equipment, bus arrangements, transformation, station service, grounding, and protection schemes
Proficiency in AutoCAD, a power-system analysis tool such as ETAP or SKM, and a protection tool such as ASPEN or CAPE
Ability to review vendor drawings, write equipment specifications, and support testing through commissioning
Ability to coordinate with utilities and contractors and deliver under construction-driven schedules

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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