SCADA Engineer, Energy

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
As a key technical member of the cross-functional Applications Engineering team within the Energy Projects group, you will be critical to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy by helping integrate renewable generation and battery storage into utility power systems. You will design and implement the controls necessary for large battery storage projects (10 MWh - 1 GWh), both islanded and connected to the bulk electrical power system.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deploy monitoring and control scheme for complex utility-scale battery projects
• Manage design, integration, deployment, and commissioning process for entire SCADA scope, both on-site and remotely
• Facilitate implementation of cybersecurity measures required for critical infrastructure telemetry
• Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements and feedback from the market, coordinating with internal business and engineering team members
• Support new Tesla Energy software features by writing specifications and test plans, assisting development and test efforts, managing deployment and documenting new capabilities.
• Act as the technical point of contact both internally and externally with customers throughout the sales and deployment of Tesla products into new and complex applications.
• Work with external counterparties to identify best technical fit of Tesla’s offering. Review Request for Proposal and estimate engineering hours required to execute on scope of work
• Develop technical or process documentation required to support project evaluation and deployments
• Troubleshoot issues and implement fixes on operational sites.

What You’ll Bring

• BS/MS in relevant Engineering discipline with three years’ work experience; OR equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience in implementing communication networks for critical infrastructure including multi-layer network architecture.
• Experience with implementing industry standard cyber security requirements: DMZ, jump/ proxy servers, firewall rules, etc.
• Strong understanding of key considerations around paralleling multiple AC sources: synchronization, voltage vs current sources, load sharing, Var control, droop control, frequency management, protection coordination, etc.
• Familiarity with relevant communication protocols and computer interfaces: UNIX, JSON, MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870 protection relay configuration, etc.
• Familiarity with relevant programming platforms and languages: SEL RTAC, Wonderware, Golang, Python, etc.
• Experience with implementing various redundant networking/control system architectures to eliminate single points of failure.
• Familiarity with grid interconnection SCADA telemetry requirements across various markets including AEMO and TNSP (Transgrid, Ausnet, Electranet, Powerlink, etc)
• Besides 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.

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)
• Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
• Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
• Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
• Employee Vehicle Loan Program
• Novated Leasing (AU only)
• Well-being Fund – An annual allowance for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
• Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
• Birthday Leave & 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 / 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.

• Develop and deploy monitoring and control scheme for complex utility-scale battery projects
• Manage design, integration, deployment, and commissioning process for entire SCADA scope, both on-site and remotely
• Facilitate implementation of cybersecurity measures required for critical infrastructure telemetry
• Understand, define, and disseminate functional requirements and feedback from the market, coordinating with internal business and engineering team members
• Support new Tesla Energy software features by writing specifications and test plans, assisting development and test efforts, managing deployment and documenting new capabilities.
• Act as the technical point of contact both internally and externally with customers throughout the sales and deployment of Tesla products into new and complex applications.
• Work with external counterparties to identify best technical fit of Tesla’s offering. Review Request for Proposal and estimate engineering hours required to execute on scope of work
• Develop technical or process documentation required to support project evaluation and deployments
• Troubleshoot issues and implement fixes on operational sites