Project Engineer - BESS

Tesla

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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;
Strong communication skills;
Professional fluency in English (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 systems.