Project Engineer, Megapack, Perth

The Tesla Energy Project Engineering team is responsible forthe successful deployment of Tesla’s Megapack utility scale Energy StorageSystems. We’re looking for a degree-qualified, driven, motivated, andcollaborative engineer to join us to help accelerate the world’s transition tosustainable energy.

A key technical member of a cross functional team thatfocuses on executing utility scale battery storage projects. This is anopportunity with a broad technical scope, including office and site-based work.

You must have a genuine passion for engineering productsthat will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure and must wantto work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

This is a diverse role where in-depth knowledge of generator construction projects, constructability, utility requirements, National Electricity Rules familiarity and commissioning experience is expected. A rock-solid work ethic, strong team-oriented personality and savvy commercial approach are essential. Members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.  Tasks may include:

• Negotiation of hold point test plans with NSPs and AEMO
• Design, coordination, execution, and documentation of test plans
• Preparation of equipment specifications and tendering
• Design optimisation 
• Site based construction monitoring, auditing, and quality inspections
• Fault-finding, root cause reporting, analysis of SCADA data, protection relay events
• Balance of plant electrical subcontractor design review
• Incorporation of lessons learnt into continuous improvement of specifications, scoping documents, processes, test report templates, automation

• Extreme attention to detail
• Relevant experience as an Electrical/Project Engineer on renewable construction projects
• Strong commercial focus
• Operational experience with generating systems
• Control systems knowledge and an understanding of power systems 
• Knowledge of the NEM and generator connection process
• Excellent communication and documentation skills 
• Knowledge of electrical construction projects, including project schedules and staging of design/construction
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Knowledge of relevant standards 
• Familiarity with electrical studies for utility applications 
• Knowledge of communication networking 
• Experience with PLCs and protection relays
• Extracurricular engineering activities