Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Utility Relations Program Manager - Residential Energy

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Full-timeDraper, UT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A solid understanding of utility operations, interconnection processes, and energy products such as battery storage and backup systems is required.
The ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into process improvements and actionable reporting is required.
The role requires the ability to interpret technical requirements, regulatory tariffs, and engineering standards, and collaborate with policy teams to advocate for regulatory improvements.
The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams and experience leading meetings and facilitating stakeholder discussions.
A demonstrated track record of driving operational efficiency through process standardization and automation is required, along with the ability to introduce and implement new utility processes within internal systems.
The candidate must be able to travel occasionally to regional offices and utility locations and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly and monthly reporting on regional trends, forecasts, and process improvements; provide proactive analysis on assigned utility companies to drive efficiency and support automation and standardization.
Lead regular utility meetings and monthly calls to address trends, correction issues, and process improvements, fostering strong relationships and alignment with utility partners.
Educate utility grid engineers on Tesla Energy products, such as Powerwall variants and Backup Switch, and explain how these technologies interact with the grid.
Collaborate with Product and Policy teams to answer technical questions and drive initiatives that streamline interconnection processes and reduce approval timelines.
Host bi-weekly roundtables for utility team management and regional interconnection teams; consult on utility-specific process guides and support internal training.
Communicate new utility requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure smooth integration into Tesla’s operational processes.
Research new utility markets and state incentive programs; support business case development for market expansion efforts in collaboration with policy and research analysts.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working directly with utility companies or grid engineers is a strong plus.
Proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau is preferred.

Category	Sales & Customer Support
Location	Draper, Utah
Requisition ID	287929
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Utility Relations Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between Tesla and assigned utility companies, driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and policy alignment to accelerate clean energy deployment. This role leverages data analysis to identify trends, forecast regional performance, and streamline interconnection processes through automation and standardization. The Utility Relations Program Manager educates utility grid engineers on Tesla Energy products, facilitates regular utility meetings, and partners with internal teams- including Product, Policy, and Interconnection- to address technical questions, support market expansion, and reduce approval timelines. Additionally, the role involves interpreting complex utility regulations, hosting team roundtables, training staff, and helping shape Tesla’s participation in emerging utility markets and utility programs.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Conduct weekly and monthly reporting on regional trends, forecasts, and process improvements; provide proactive analysis on assigned utility companies to drive efficiency and support automation and standardization
Lead regular utility meetings and monthly calls to address trends, correction issues, and process improvements, fostering strong relationships and alignment with utility partners
Educate utility grid engineers on Tesla Energy products, such as Powerwall variants and Backup Switch, and explain how these technologies interact with the grid
Collaborate with Tesla’s Product and Policy teams to answer technical questions and drive initiatives that streamline interconnection processes and reduce approval timelines
Host bi-weekly roundtables for utility team management and regional interconnection teams; consult on utility-specific process guides and support internal training
Communicate new utility requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure smooth integration into Tesla’s operational processes
Research new utility markets and state incentive programs; support business case development for Tesla’s market expansion efforts in collaboration with policy and research analysts

Job Requirements

Solid understanding of utility operations, interconnection processes, and energy products such as battery storage and backup systems. Experience working directly with utility companies or grid engineers is a strong plus
Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into process improvements and actionable reporting. Proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is preferred
Comfortable interpreting technical requirements, regulatory tariffs, and engineering standards. Capable of collaborating with policy teams to advocate for regulatory improvements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience leading meetings and facilitating stakeholder discussions
Demonstrated track record of driving operational efficiency through process standardization and automation. Able to effectively introduce and implement new utility processes within internal systems
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Able to travel occasionally to regional offices and utility locations and quickly adapt to evolving business needs

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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