Tesla

Sr. Power Systems Engineer

Tesla, Stanford, CA, United States

Come join us as we build the power system of the future with clean and sustainable energy. Come help the Tesla team design, model, and integrate our solar-battery-charging ecosystem to enable this green energy transformation
Tesla is looking for Power Systems Engineers to build on our in-house modeling and hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing capability for our energy storage, solar, and electric charging systems at mass scales.You will interface with utilities, independent power providers, and system operators in technical power systems discussions, and influence our systems design to facilitate scaling on the grid.You will be responsible for developing detailed models of our technology and controls strategies operating on the grid and forming microgrids of different sizes.The role is diverse, fast-paced, and spans multiple levels of electrical, controls, firmware design, and grid-operations.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical representative for power flow, short circuit, and dynamic modeling discussions with customers. You must show the ability to articulate power systems analyses/results and the interaction of Tesla's technology with the grid
Continue to increase our in-house capability to model Tesla's product in power systems analysis software, to include microgrid applications with various interconnected resources and larger "macro" grid applications
Work with both the product design team and the firmware/software teams to keep models current with the technology roadmap
Work with the product design team to feed power systems requirement into the product specification to influence system architecture
Work with customers and business development team to create models to represent the Tesla Energy system in power flow and dynamic modeling software tools

Requirements

Expert level knowledge of at least three power system modelling tools: PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, DIgSILENT, PowerWorld
Experience with modelling and simulations of inverter based generation
Experience with performance of interconnection and engineering studies like stability, protection coordination, harmonics, insulation coordination, arch flash, and ground grid analyses
Strong working knowledge of control theory, ability to implement PID control
Degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus or equivalent experience
Ability to work cross functionally with customers, engineering, business development, and deployment personnel
Direct experience with North American ISO is a plus
Experience withHIL tools (RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program