Tesla Motors, Inc.
Commissioning Engineer, Battery Energy Storage
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
What to Expect
A key technical member of a cross-functional team that focuses on deploying stationary storage opportunities with cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring balance of plant equipment is commissioned correctly, as a key member of the team driving project delivery. The Tesla Energy team is committed and fast-moving. We are a group of Applications, Power Systems, and Project Engineers that sit at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of stationary storage projects on the grid. As a member of our team, you will help shape the success of our projects in various applications worldwide. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world's energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What You\'ll Do
Onsite for Commissioning and Acceptance Testing of Balance of Plant equipment including electrical systems such as, Switchgear, relay protection, metering, MV/LV transformers, and cables. Controls/communication networks: Switches, I/O devices, SCADA equipment and Auxiliary systems: Fire detection, HMI, and UPS
Review failures & provide corrective actions during Commissioning & Startup
Develop and execute commissioning test plans, including resourcing, logistics, equipment, and scheduling
Provide local/remote technical support for troubleshooting during commissioning as needed
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute testing protocols to achieve commercial operation, based on market rules, local AHJ/utility requirements, and contractual milestones
Drive continuous improvement by capturing and sharing issues, review and revise equipment specifications and/or scopes of work to resolve future gaps/issues and improve the customer experience
Ensure safe and seamless handoffs to plant operations teams by developing training/handover packages
Ownership of administrative responsibilities including, service reports, issue logging/tracking, job safety analysis, and quality compliance
This is a diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, permitting, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals is expected. Expectations include a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality. Members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape
What You\'ll Bring
Relevant experience as an Electrical Commissioning Technician or Field Engineer
2+ years of professional experience in commissioning or performance testing for large-scale PV, storage, or other energy systems
Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time, occasionally on short notice
Knowledge and experience testing Transformers, and Balance of Plant equipment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
Demonstrated experience in customer-focused problem solving
Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols (i.e., DNP3, GOOSE and Modbus) is preferred
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, SEL RTAC, Relays and meters, SCADA gateways, managed Ethernet switches, media converters (fiber and serial), and digital input/output devices is preferred
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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)
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
Expected Compensation
$100,000 - $186,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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A key technical member of a cross-functional team that focuses on deploying stationary storage opportunities with cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring balance of plant equipment is commissioned correctly, as a key member of the team driving project delivery. The Tesla Energy team is committed and fast-moving. We are a group of Applications, Power Systems, and Project Engineers that sit at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of stationary storage projects on the grid. As a member of our team, you will help shape the success of our projects in various applications worldwide. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world's energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What You\'ll Do
Onsite for Commissioning and Acceptance Testing of Balance of Plant equipment including electrical systems such as, Switchgear, relay protection, metering, MV/LV transformers, and cables. Controls/communication networks: Switches, I/O devices, SCADA equipment and Auxiliary systems: Fire detection, HMI, and UPS
Review failures & provide corrective actions during Commissioning & Startup
Develop and execute commissioning test plans, including resourcing, logistics, equipment, and scheduling
Provide local/remote technical support for troubleshooting during commissioning as needed
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute testing protocols to achieve commercial operation, based on market rules, local AHJ/utility requirements, and contractual milestones
Drive continuous improvement by capturing and sharing issues, review and revise equipment specifications and/or scopes of work to resolve future gaps/issues and improve the customer experience
Ensure safe and seamless handoffs to plant operations teams by developing training/handover packages
Ownership of administrative responsibilities including, service reports, issue logging/tracking, job safety analysis, and quality compliance
This is a diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, permitting, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals is expected. Expectations include a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality. Members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape
What You\'ll Bring
Relevant experience as an Electrical Commissioning Technician or Field Engineer
2+ years of professional experience in commissioning or performance testing for large-scale PV, storage, or other energy systems
Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time, occasionally on short notice
Knowledge and experience testing Transformers, and Balance of Plant equipment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible
Demonstrated experience in customer-focused problem solving
Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols (i.e., DNP3, GOOSE and Modbus) is preferred
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, SEL RTAC, Relays and meters, SCADA gateways, managed Ethernet switches, media converters (fiber and serial), and digital input/output devices is preferred
Compensation and Benefits Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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)
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
Expected Compensation
$100,000 - $186,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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