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What to Expect
This position will be a key technical member of a cross-functional team that focuses on deployingstationarystorage opportunities withcutting-edgetechnologies. You willbe responsible forensuringbalanceof 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. 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 infrastructureandwant to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What You'll Do
- Onsite lead for Commissioning and Acceptance Testing of Balance of Plant equipment including electrical systems such asMVSwitchgear,protective relays,powertransformers, andMV/LVcableinstalled at battery energy storage facilities
- Knowledgeable to the extent of being able to train others in all areas of electrical testing and commissioning, includingcircuit breaker testing,transformer testing,HipotTesting,MV Cable VLF and Tan Delta testing,Protective Relay programming and testing,Infrared thermography scans, reading of schematics and troubleshooting wiring issues
- Develop and execute commissioning test plans, including resourcing,logistics, equipment, and scheduling
- Identifyrisks and mitigation techniques for utility systems and equipment, while developing a Site Risk Assessment to document high-risk construction/commissioning activities and formalize circuit isolation/restoration LOTO processes, ensuring no unintended equipment/protection operations and prioritizing personnel safety
- Provide local/remote technical support for troubleshooting during commissioning as needed
- Review equipment failures and prepare root cause reports recommendcorrective actionsto restore the system to operation
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and componentsin response to electrical faults and equipment failure
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers to process warranty claimsandwork with supplier field service teams toperformservice equipment andrestore to operation
- 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
- Ownership of administrative responsibilitiesincludingservice reports, issue logging/tracking, job safety analysis, and quality compliance
What You'll Bring
- 5+years of professional experience in commissioning orequipmenttesting for aMV/HVequipmenttesting contractororelectricalutility testingorganization
- Ability to travel up to50% of time, occasionally on short notice
- Hands-onexperience testing Transformers andMedium Voltageequipment
- Working knowledge of SEL, ABB, GE, and Siemens protective relaysand Omicron or Doble test equipment
- Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, including relay communication;Understanding of AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three-line interconnection diagrams
- 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,IEC 61850GOOSE,and Modbus) 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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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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Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
Jan 31, 2026