Sr. Project Development Engineer, Data Center Power Systems, Tesla Energy - Palo Alto [269061]

$120,000 - $228,000 yearly

Job Description

Tesla is leading the world's transition to sustainable energy through innovative energy storage solutions and renewable integration at an unprecedented scale. As a Senior Project Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing next-generation power infrastructure for mission-critical facilities. You'll work on preliminary MV distribution concepts that integrate traditional reliability with cutting-edge renewable energy and battery storage solutions.

This role sits at the critical intersection of early-stage project development and technical feasibility—where your work directly influences multi-million-dollar proposals and set the foundation for reliable, sustainable data center operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, project engineering, construction, and customer technical teams to translate complex power requirements into actionable, reliable preliminary designs.

This position is based in either Austin, Texas, or Palo Alto, California, with potential travel to project sites and customer facilities (~20-30%).

The Role

  • Develop Preliminary MV Distribution Concepts: Create high-level one-line diagrams for data center electrical systems, establishing the backbone architecture for mission-critical power delivery
  • Design Redundancy Strategies: Plan and validate N+1, 2N, and other redundancy configurations to ensure 99.999% uptime targets are achievable within project constraints
  • Integrate Renewables & Energy Storage: Develop hybrid PV/BESS tie-in options at the MV level, optimizing for grid independence, cost savings, and sustainability goals
  • Power Density Planning: Estimate power density requirements and develop scalable electrical distribution strategies that accommodate current and future rack-level loads
  • UPS & Generator Coordination: Design preliminary integration schemes for uninterruptible power supplies and backup generation systems to ensure seamless power continuity
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Energy - Solar & Storage; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No