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About Tesla

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Your role

As an intern with the Power Systems Engineering team at Tesla, you will support a function playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Australia's energy landscape. Power Systems Engineering specialise in the National Electricity Market (NEM) connection studies, leveraging expertise to integrate battery energy storage systems into the grid. In this intern role, you'll have a unique opportunity to support Power Systems Engineering by negotiating Generator Performance Standards (GPS) with Network Service Providers (NSP) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This role is crucial in driving the commitment to sustainable energy solutions and grid reliability.

What You’ll Do:

• Support NEM connection studies to assess the impact of new generators on the power system's stability and reliability.
• Test newly developed Python automation tools for connection studies.
• Support preparation of technical reports and documentation for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Training & development

Perform meaningful work from day one. Tesla will challenge you to take on high-impact projects, expand your technical skills, and exceed your own expectations. Tesla expects interns to perform to the same level of excellence as their full-time employees—which is why Tesla often hires them back. Experience one-on-one mentorship, interactive networking events, and weekly seminars within Tesla’s exceptional community of experts. Tesla interns collaborate across disciplines, borders, and production lines to support its shared mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Benefits

Every Tesla employee receives comprehensive benefits starting from day one and has the option to be a shareholder. Interns receive competitive compensation, one-on-one mentorship, and comprehensive healthcare. Internships also include transportation support, the ability to participate in employee stock purchase programs (when eligible), discounted merchandise, fitness programs, and more.

Work-life balance

Tesla provides employees and their families benefits like medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and generous paid time off from day one. With flexible scheduling, fitness resources, and stock benefits for everyone, Tesla invests in team members to help them do their best work. 

Culture & vibe

Tesla refuses to do things the way they’ve always been done. Motivated by a collective commitment to a sustainable future, they work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone—regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background—can succeed. Tesla offers a number of opportunities to find your community at Tesla with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Creating space to connect over shared interests and goals, their ERG network supports a diverse, inclusive workplace.

About you

Here’s what Tesla is looking for in this role:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in power systems engineering, with a focus on NEM connection studies and grid integration of renewable energy sources, highly advantageous
• Beginner understanding of Australian energy market regulations, grid codes, and technical standards.
• Advantageous to have some proficiency in power system analysis software (e.g., PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
• Experience in Python scripting.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• tesla.com