Senior Project Engineer - BESS, EMEA

2 Days ago • 4-8 Years • Systems Design

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Job Description

Tesla seeks a Senior Project Engineer - BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) for its EMEA operations, based in Amsterdam. This multifaceted role involves leading the design, installation, and commissioning of large-scale battery storage projects. The engineer will act as a key liaison between Tesla's EMEA projects and US-based engineering and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include providing engineering support during contracting, leading deployment phases (reviewing designs, liaising with contractors and customers), driving successful commissioning, assisting with system controls, and serving as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role demands strong communication, problem-solving skills, and experience with electrical design, system deployment, testing, and commissioning. Collaboration with the global Tesla Energy team is essential for staying abreast of latest designs and regional requirements.

Must have:

Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
Battery systems knowledge
Electrical design, system deployment, testing, and commissioning experience
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Project leadership and stakeholder management

Good to have:

Experience with grid connections
Project management or EPC experience
Health and Safety management
Programming/coding skills
Knowledge of local codes and regulations

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: