Sr. Power Systems Engineer
Description For Sr. Power Systems Engineer
Tesla is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their team in building the future of clean and sustainable energy. This role focuses on designing, modeling, and integrating Tesla's solar-battery-charging ecosystem. The position involves working with utilities, independent power providers, and system operators to scale Tesla's energy solutions on the grid. The successful candidate will develop detailed models of Tesla's technology and controls strategies for various grid applications, from microgrids to larger grid systems. This diverse role combines electrical engineering, controls, firmware design, and grid operations expertise.
The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,000 to $258,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and various family-support benefits. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and requires expertise in power systems modeling tools and experience with inverter-based generation systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled power systems engineer to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while collaborating with cross-functional teams and directly influencing product development. The position combines technical expertise with customer interaction, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical challenges and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities For Sr. Power Systems Engineer
- Act as the technical representative for power flow, short circuit, and dynamic modeling discussions with customers
- Increase in-house capability to model Tesla's product in power systems analysis software
- Work with product design team and firmware/software teams to keep models current
- Feed power systems requirement into the product specification to influence system architecture
- Create models to represent the Tesla Energy system in power flow and dynamic modeling software tools
Requirements For Sr. Power Systems Engineer
- 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
- 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
Benefits For Sr. Power Systems Engineer
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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