Power Systems Engineer, Grid Design

3 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time

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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