Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. SCADA Engineer, Tesla Energy
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $247K/yrTesla is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to join their SCADA team. The role involves end-to-end design and deployment of SCADA solutions for Tesla’s utility sites, along with responsibilities for technical leadership and project management.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Overall owner for the SCADA scope on Tesla’s utility sites as well as technical point of contact both internally and externally for Tesla’s communication and control architecture
Technical Subject Matter Expert on the control system functions; hardware and software interfaces with external systems on sites; product and external approved applications
Interface with utilities/system operators globally to understand, define, disseminate project requirements and identify project solutions, feed the information back to the engineering organization to enable and define a standardized platform/solution for project cost reduction and supportability
Support the Sales Engineering team and Business Development team to assess and price new/custom features during the RFP/bid process
Support system and regression testing of new features
Review SCADA drawings from site, design monitoring and control schemes, define tags/points list, program SCADA and Balance of Plant devices on site, like HMI, Historian, controllers etc
Support the Network Operations team to design and deploy the Networking schemes on site
Support configuration of functional and performance testing for the SCADA system on site
Develop documentation and training for internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of monitoring and control requirements of electrical utility customers and OEMs
Strong understanding of communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC-104, OPC, IEC 61850
Working understanding of solar/BESS control system algorithms and schemes
Working knowledge of programming using 61131-3 (must), Python, Golang, and C/C++
Working knowledge of industrial networking and experience in basic network troubleshooting
Must be self-motivated and passionate for problem solving
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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