Project Engineering Intern, Utility Battery Energy Storage (Brisbane or Melbourne)

Job Description

Project Engineering Intern, Utility Battery Energy Storage (Brisbane or Melbourne) The Tesla Energy Project Engineering team is responsible for the successful deployment of Tesla’s Megapack utility scale Energy Storage Systems. We’re looking for a driven, motivated, and collaborative Intern to join us to help accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This is an opportunity with a broad technical scope, including office and site-based work. The successful applicant will gain experience in renewable energy project construction, grid connection, and AEMO hold point testing. This is a career-defining opportunity for which only exceptional candidates need apply. Such experience is highly sought-after, in a sector experiencing explosive growth and serious skill shortages. The recruitment team will be in touch with successful applicants in January. What to Expect This is a diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals is expected. Members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape. Tasks may include: Coordination, execution, and documentation of test plans Preparation of equipment specifications and tendering Site-based construction monitoring, auditing, and quality inspections Fault-finding, root cause reporting, analysis of SCADA data, protection relay event records Balance of plant electrical subcontractor design review Incorporation of lessons learnt into continuous improvement of specifications, scoping documents, processes, test report templates, automations What You’ll Bring Completed or currently working towards a degree in a relevant program such as Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure and a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Exceptional ability to apply engineering principles to real-life problems Extreme proactive approach. Ability to observe inefficiency and suggest ways to improve. Control systems knowledge and a basic understanding of power systems Interest in the NEM and generator connection process Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to read electrical drawings Extracurricular engineering activities and/or projects 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. Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr