Project Engineer - BESS, Stuttgart (m/w/d)

Arbeitsort

Stuttgart

What to Expect

Please submit your CV in English in order to be considered for the role.The Project Engineer role is multi-faceted, with its primary focus on delivering engineering expertise to large battery storage sites. Project Engineers lead the design, installation, and commissioning phases 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 United States. It is vital to have the skills to work on a wide range of engineering issues involving a great variety of stakeholders, whilst operating with a high degree of self-sufficiency. Experience with engineering project 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

• Provide engineering support during the contracting phase, offering design and integration recommendations for different applications and project locations
• Act as engineering lead during the deployment phases of projects
• Review and approve system design drawings (electrical, civil, communications, etc.)
• Liaise with and support contractors, installers, and customers as required
• Drive the commissioning phase to ensure projects reach an operational state successfully
• Assist with programming and testing of system controls
• Serve as the point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout deployment
• Collaborate with the global Tesla Energy team to favour inter-regional cooperation and stay up to date on latest project/product designs and improvements
• Gather and communicate local markets' technical and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance; provide feedback on design, installation, and commissioning processes 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 prioritise and execute multiple tasks in parallel, with excellent attention to detail and quality decision-making
• Professional fluency in English and German (required); French, Dutch, and/or Spanish is a plus
• Relevant work experience, including significant involvement in electrical design, system deployment, testing, and commissioning
• Knowledge of local codes and regulations, plus experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and electricity distribution systemsHighly Beneficial
• Experience facilitating grid connections
• Project management and/or EPC experience
• Health and safety management experience
• Programming/coding knowledge or experience

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