Internship Program at TeslaThe Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team's success.Join Tesla's Power Systems Modeling team and help solve real-world grid integration challenges for Megapack battery energy storage systems (BESS).
As a Power Systems Modeling Intern, you will develop and validate power system models, perform grid compliance and stability studies, and work alongside industry-leading engineers advancing the deployment of inverter-based resources worldwide.Location: Palo Alto, CAResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain RMS and EMT models for inverter-based resources, including utility-scale battery energy storage systemsPerform steady-state, dynamic, and grid compliance studies using industry-standard simulation tools and Python-based workflowsEvaluate the impact of inverter-based resources on bulk power systems and microgrid performance and stabilitySupport model validation activities through comparison of simulation results with test data and engineering expectationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate control design, grid integration, and system performance challengesRequirementsCurrently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems or related fieldStrong foundation in power system analysis and classical control theoryHands-on experience with dynamic modeling and simulation of inverter-based resourcesKnowledge of grid-forming and grid-following inverter controls and their application in large-scale energy storage systemsProficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Python for modeling, analysis, and automationSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentExperience with EMT simulation tools such as PSCAD is a plusExperience with positive-sequence simulation tools such as PSS®E, PowerFactory, PSLF, or TSAT is a plusExperience developing, modifying, or validating user-defined dynamic models in PowerFactory, PSS®E, or TSAT is a plusFamiliarity with small-signal modeling, stability analysis, and control design for inverter-based resources is a plusCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAs a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $20.00 - $50.00 + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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