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Project Engineer - BESS, EMEA

North Holland, Netherlands (On-site)

Project Engineer - BESS, EMEA

1 Hour ago • All levels • Systems Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Project Engineer - BESS, EMEA will be responsible for providing engineering expertise to larger battery storage sites. This includes leading the design, installation, and commissioning phases of industrial storage projects. The role requires strong collaboration with various stakeholders, including contractors, installers, customers, and internal Tesla teams based in the US. Key responsibilities encompass engineering support during contracting, review of system design drawings, liaising with contractors, driving commissioning, assistance with system controls, and acting as a point of contact for internal and external parties. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering (electrical preferred) and significant experience in electrical design, system deployment, testing, and commissioning. Knowledge of battery systems, power conversion, MV/HV systems, and local codes/regulations is crucial.

Must have:

Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
Battery system knowledge
System deployment & commissioning expertise
Strong communication & collaboration skills
Knowledge of local codes and regulations

Good to have:

Project management or EPC experience
Health and Safety management experience
Programming/coding skills
French fluency

What to Expect

The Project Engineer role is multi-faceted but has its primary focus in delivering engineering expertise to larger battery storage sites. Project Engineers lead the design, installation, and commissioning phase 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 US. It is vital to have the skills to work on a wide range of engineering issues involving a great variety of stakeholders, operating with a high degree of self-sufficiency. Experience with engineering projects 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

Engineering support during the contracting phase. Provide design and integration recommendations for different applications and project locations

Engineering lead during the deployment phases of the project:

Review and approval of system design drawings (electrical, civil, communications…)
Liaise and support for contractors, installers and customers as required
Drive of the commissioning phase to ensure projects reach an operational state successfully
Assistance with programming and testing of system controls
Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout the deployment

Work with the global Tesla Energy team to:

Favor collaboration between regions and stay up to date on latest project/product design and improvements
Gather and communicate the technical and regulatory requirements of the local markets to ensure compliance
Provide feedback on the design, installation and commissioning process to facilitate continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

Degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering. Alternatively, demonstrate 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 prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel. An excellent attention to detail and quality decision making.
Strong communication skills.
Professional fluency in English and French preferred
Relevant work experience, including significant involvement in electrical design, system deployment, test and commissioning
Knowledge of local codes and regulations. Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and with electricity distribution systems

In addition the following knowledge or experience is highly beneficial: