Power Systems Engineer, Megapack

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Power Systems Engineer, Megapack

| Job Category | Engineering & Information Technology | | Location | Melbourne, Victoria | | Req. ID | 275863 | | Job Type | Full-time |

What to Expect

Tesla is hiring Power Systems Engineers to expand our in-house modelling and simulation capabilities for large-scale energy storage, solar, and electric charging systems. You will engage in technical power system discussions with utilities, independent power providers, and system operators to influence system design and enable grid-scale deployment.

You will develop detailed models of our technology and control strategies for grid operations and microgrids of various sizes. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and spans multiple domains: electrical engineering, controls, firmware design, and grid operations.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the technical expert in power flow, short circuit, and dynamic modelling discussions with customers. Clearly articulate power system analysis results and how Tesla’s technology interacts with the grid.
• Continuously improve our internal modelling capabilities in power system analysis software, including microgrid applications with diverse interconnected resources and large-scale "macro" grid scenarios.
• Collaborate with product design and firmware/software teams to keep models aligned with the technology roadmap.
• Support the validation of control strategies by integrating models into real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
• Work with product design to integrate power system requirements into product specifications, influencing system architecture.
• Partner with customers and the business development team to build custom models.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
• Expertise in Modelling Tools: Proficient in at least two power system modelling tools (e.g., PSCAD, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSLF, SSAT, TSAT, Matlab/Simulink).
• Inverter-Based Generation: Experience in modelling and simulating inverter-based generation systems.
• Engineering Studies: Experience conducting interconnection and engineering studies, including stability, protection coordination, harmonics, insulation coordination, arc flash, and ground grid analysis.
• Control Theory: Strong understanding of control theory with the ability to implement PI control.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with customers, engineering, business development, and deployment teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automating simulation workflows.
• Familiarity with NER grid codes.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount

• Parental leave (no minimum employment period)

• Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay

• Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay

• Miscarriage leave - 10 days

• Employee Vehicle Loan Program

• Novated Leasing (AU only)

• Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest

• Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them

• Health insurance discounts (AU only)

• Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work

• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families

• Annual Flu Vaccines

• Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave

• Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.

• Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.

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