Sr. Power Studies Engineer, Infrastructure Programs
What to Expect
Tesla's North America Factory and Refinery Infrastructure Engineering Team is seeking a highly experienced Power Studies Engineer to join our team and support the analysis and design of complex electrical power systems for Tesla's global manufacturing and operational facilities. This is an in-person role within Tesla, where you'll contribute to infrastructure that powers some of the world's most advanced manufacturing and technology operations.
As a Power Studies Engineer, you will play a key role in evaluating electrical system performance, reliability, and resiliency through advanced power system studies and modeling. You will work closely with electrical engineering teams, utilities, and project stakeholders to develop solutions for high-density industrial and manufacturing facilities where system reliability and uptime are paramount.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across Tesla's global infrastructure while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
Perform comprehensive power system studies using ETAP or SKM including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, grounding, power quality, harmonic analysis, transient analysis, and reliability studies
Perform electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies to evaluate system behavior during switching events, faults, and utility disturbances
Analyze the impact of high-density industrial and manufacturing loads on utility, emergency generators, and facility electrical infrastructure
Support utility interconnection studies and coordinate with utility providers on service requirements and system performance
Evaluate system reliability, redundancy strategies, contingency scenarios, and power system resiliency
Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, study documentation, and recommendations; collaborate with electrical design teams on medium-voltage systems, substations, standby generation, and UPS systems
Participate in design coordination meetings with stakeholders, support commissioning activities, and review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent in experience, with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering, utility engineering, substations, transmission and distribution, industrial facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure
Experience performing power system studies including transient, harmonic, and grounding analysis using ETAP or SKM
Strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility infrastructure, substations, protective relaying, system reliability, and utility interconnections
Experience performing underground ductbank ampacity and heat studies, short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, and arc flash analysis
PE license preferred; clear understanding of NEC, IEEE 519, IEEE 3000 series, IEEE transformers and switchgear standards, NFPA, NESC, and utility standards
Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and collaboration abilities
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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.