Sr. Power Systems Engineer

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.

What You’ll Do

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 gridContinue 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 applicationsWork with both the product design team and the firmware/software teams to keep models current with the technology roadmapWork with the product design team to feed power systems requirement into the product specification to influence system architectureWork with customers and business development team to create models to represent the Tesla Energy system in power flow and dynamic modeling software tools

What You’ll Bring

Expert level knowledge of at least three power system modelling tools: PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, DIgSILENT, PowerWorldExperience with modelling and simulations of inverter based generationExperience with performance of interconnection and engineering studies like stability, protection coordination, harmonics, insulation coordination, arch flash, and ground grid analysesStrong working knowledge of control theory, ability to implement PID controlDegree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus or equivalent experienceAbility to work cross functionally with customers, engineering, business development, and deployment personnelDirect experience with North American ISO is a plusExperience with HIL tools (RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT) is a plus

Benefits

Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$84,000 – $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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