Electrical Engineer, High Voltage Interconnections & Substation Design

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, interconnection, and optimization of high-voltage electrical systems for large-scale industrial loads, including manufacturing facilities, data centers, and energy storage projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in interconnecting large loads with utility providers, designing switchyards and substations at ultra-high voltages (up to 765kV), implementing robust system protection strategies, and performing advanced load modeling. This role is critical to supporting Tesla's ambitious growth in sustainable energy infrastructure, ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable power delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilities, and regulatory bodies to drive projects from concept to commissioning.

What You'll Do

• Lead the interconnection process for large electrical loads (e.g., gigawatt-scale) with utility companies, including preparing interconnection applications, conducting feasibility studies, and negotiating agreements to ensure compliance with grid standards (e.g., NERC, IEEE)

• Design and engineer switchyards, substations, and associated infrastructure at high voltages, including 765kV, 345kV, and lower (e.g., 138kV, 69kV), incorporating transformers, circuit breakers, bus systems, and grounding schemes

• Develop and implement system protection strategies, including relay coordination, fault analysis, and protective device settings to safeguard equipment and maintain grid stability

• Perform load modeling and simulation using tools like SKM, ETAP, PSS/E, or ASPEN to forecast power demands, analyze system impacts, and optimize load ramps for dynamic industrial applications

• Conduct power system studies, including short-circuit analysis, arc flash assessments, harmonic studies, and transient stability evaluations

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., project managers, civil engineers) and external stakeholders (e.g., utilities, EPC contractors) to integrate designs with overall project timelines and budgets

• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, ANSI, local utility requirements)

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on high-voltage power systems

• Proven expertise in interconnecting large loads with electrical utilities, including experience with load studies, queue management, and interconnection agreements

• Extensive experience designing switchyards and substations at voltages including 765kV, 345kV, and lower, with a track record of successful project delivery

• Strong knowledge of system protection principles, including relay design, coordination, and testing

• Proficiency in load modeling and power system simulation software (e.g., ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Benefits
Compensation and 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

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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