Tesla is driving forward the next generation of robots, electric vehicles, and energy products. With this progress, the demand for power and energy is greater than ever. Rising energy costs and extended lead times and regulations for power upgrades present challenges for our R&D and production capabilities. To overcome these, we're seeking innovative, cutting-edge technologies and strategies to boost energy efficiency across our facilities and processes. By enhancing efficiency, we aim to increase production and development capacity without expanding energy consumption, achieving substantial energy savings and operational agility.
Responsibilities - Plan, develop, and execute strategies to maximize energy savings at Tesla facilities while minimizing associated CapEx and OpEx
- Create and maintain relationships with utility officials to expedite interconnection agreements and initiate customized incentives leveraging Tesla's large scale utility contracts and resources
- Develop tools that enable end-users to make informed operational decisions by clearly showing how their changes impact energy consumption and costs
- Conduct power flow and electricity consumption studies and run energy simulations focused on cost savings and load shifting
- Develop and implement tools and frameworks to guide facility location decisions, focusing on Tesla's best interests by assessing OpEx related to energy costs
- Lead front-end and back-end load-shifting and scheduling systems, followed by economic feasibility studies and electrical planning
- Evaluate and enhance model performance, with a focus on increasing facility energy efficiency and adaptability to facilities upgrades and electricity market changes with minimal human intervention
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and end-users to implement energy optimization models and new load schedules, ensuring they meet high performance and reliability standards
- Present energy efficiency concepts and progress at project milestones to stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams
Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline with a focus on energy or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of electrical utility markets and operations
- Experienced with low voltage power distribution systems including switchgears, substations, panelboards, circuit breakers and interconnecting wires
- Experienced with load studies and energy simulations
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system-level problems
- Experience working with large datasets and optimizing large models, with a strong understanding of infrastructure challenges and limitations
- Capability to multi-task, prioritize and thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- High motivation to work on first-of-its-kind projects with resilience and tenacity
Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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$92,000 - $150,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.