Sr. Power Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Tesla Full time

At Tesla, we're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our power systems engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, modeling, and integrating our solar-battery-charging ecosystem to enable a green energy transformation. You will work closely with our utilities, independent power providers, and system operators to discuss technical power systems and influence our systems design to facilitate scaling on the grid.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the technical representative for power flow, short circuit, and dynamic modeling discussions with customers.
  • Develop detailed models of our technology and controls strategies operating on the grid and forming microgrids of different sizes.
  • Work with our product design team and firmware/software teams to keep models current with the technology roadmap.
  • 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, PSS\E, 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 with HIL tools (RTDS, Typhoon, OPAL-RT) is a plus.
Benefits:
  • Competitive pay.
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans.
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution.
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Sick and Vacation time.
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
  • Voluntary benefits.
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
  • Tesla Babies program.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee discounts and perks program.


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