Power Systems Engineer, Grid Design
3 days ago
Overview: Tesla is a pioneering company in the field of sustainable energy. We are seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative power systems.
Salary: The estimated annual salary for this position is $112,000 - $234,000, which includes cash and stock awards, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Description: As a Power Systems Engineer at Tesla, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance power systems for large-scale solar-battery-charging ecosystems. You will work closely with our team to model and integrate our technology into the grid, ensuring seamless operation and efficient energy distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create detailed models of our technology and controls strategies operating on the grid and forming microgrids of different sizes.
- Develop plant controls and dynamic models in real-time simulations tools for pre-commissioning testing of grid-scale BESS projects.
- Perform modeling and CHIL testing to ensure that the product behavior meets the product's design specification and project's requirement.
- Continuously improve and expand our in-house capability to model Tesla's product in CHIL testing environment.
Requirements:
- Hands-on experience of working on at least one HIL tool: RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT.
- Setting up and debugging full HIL testing systems including physical and software setups of meters, relays, controllers (like RTAC), network switches/protocols, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and interface cards.
- Working knowledge in at least one power system modelling tools: PSCAD/EMTP-RV, PSSE, PF.
- Experience of working on automation scripts and control design using at least one programming language: Python, Rust, C, C++, or Go.
- Direct experience of using HIL setup for modelling large and small grids with understanding of grid level performance requirements.
- Expert knowledge of control theory and power systems.
- Advanced degree with focus in power systems or control preferred.
Benefits:
- 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.
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