Commissioning Engineer, Battery Energy Storage

About the role

Commissioning Engineer, Battery Energy Storage | Tesla (Energy - Solar & Storage)

Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 285197 | Job Type: Full-time

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 lead 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
• 5+ years of professional experience in commissioning or performance testing for large-scale PV, storage, or other energy systems
• Ability to travel up to 75% of 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

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$96,000 - $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.