Commissioning Engineer, Battery Energy Storage

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Relevant experience as an Electrical Commissioning Technician or Field Engineer
• At least 5 years of professional experience in commissioning or performance testing for large-scale PV, storage, or other energy systems
• Knowledge and experience testing Transformers, and Balance of Plant equipment
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols is a bonus (i.e. DNP3, GOOSE and Modbus)
• 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 a bonus
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized and flexible
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time, occasionally on short notice
• Demonstrated experience in customer-focused problem solving

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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