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 Tesla's in-house modeling and hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing capabilities for energy storage, solar, and electric charging systems at mass scales.
The role requires expertise in power systems engineering, with responsibilities spanning electrical, controls, and firmware design. You'll interface with utilities, independent power providers, and system operators, while developing detailed models of Tesla's technology and controls strategies for grid operations and microgrids of various sizes.
As a Sr. Power Systems Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The position 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 insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and various family-friendly benefits.
The ideal candidate will bring expert-level knowledge of power system modeling tools, experience with inverter-based generation, and strong control theory understanding. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about clean energy who wants to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector while working with cutting-edge technology at a leading innovative company.
Responsibilities For Sr. Power Systems Engineer
- Act as 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 product specification to influence system architecture
- Create models to represent 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 insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- 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
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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