Senior Project Engineer - BESS, EMEA

2 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • Systems Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer - BESS, EMEA role at Tesla involves leading the design, installation, and commissioning of large battery storage sites. Responsibilities include engineering support during contracting, reviewing system design drawings, liaising with contractors and customers, driving the commissioning phase, assisting with system controls programming and testing, and acting as a point of contact for stakeholders. The role requires collaboration with the global Tesla Energy team, gathering technical and regulatory requirements, and providing feedback for continuous improvement. A strong background in electrical engineering, battery systems, and project deployment is essential. The position is based in Madrid and requires excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Must have:

Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent
Battery system knowledge
Project deployment experience
System design review & approval
Commissioning expertise
Excellent communication skills

Good to have:

Grid connection facilitation
Project management/EPC experience
Health & Safety management
Programming/coding skills
Knowledge of local codes and regulations

What to Expect

The Project Engineer role is multi-faceted but has its primary focus in delivering engineering expertise to larger battery storage sites. Project Engineers lead the design, installation, and commissioning phase of industrial storage projects, driving them to a successful operational state.

Project Engineers are also a key link between Tesla products/projects in the region and the engineering and manufacturing teams based in the US. It is vital to have the skills to work on a wide range of engineering issues involving a great variety of stakeholders, operating with a high degree of self-sufficiency. Experience with engineering projects deployment and a degree of practical experience is also highly beneficial. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality, members of our team display creativity, great problem-solving skills, genuine passion for the mission, and a drive to break new ground in a constantly evolving technological environment.

What You’ll Do

Engineering support during the contracting phase. Provide design and integration recommendations for different applications and project locations

Engineering lead during the deployment phases of the project:

Review and approval of system design drawings (electrical, civil, communications…)
Liaise and support for contractors, installers and customers as required
Drive of the commissioning phase to ensure projects reach an operational state successfully
Assistance with programming and testing of system controls
Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout the deployment

Work with the global Tesla Energy team to:

Favor collaboration between regions and stay up to date on latest project/product design and improvements
Gather and communicate the technical and regulatory requirements of the local markets to ensure compliance
Provide feedback on the design, installation and commissioning process to facilitate continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

Degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering. Alternatively, demonstrated exceptional ability in the electrical engineering field through equivalent experience
Knowledge of battery systems, electrical protection, power conversion, MV/HV systems, communication systems and control systems
Ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel. An excellent attention to detail and quality decision making
Strong communication skills
Professional fluency in English
Relevant work experience, including significant involvement in electrical design, system deployment, test and commissioning
Knowledge of local codes and regulations. Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and with electricity distribution systems

In addition the following knowledge or experience is highly beneficial: