Tesla Motors
Job Location :
Palo Alto,CA, USA
Posted on :
2025-08-21T13:24:07Z
Job Description :
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 teamis 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 worlds energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.* 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* 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 digitalinput/output devices ispreferred
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