Energy Sales Engineering Intern

Job Description

Internship Opportunity

What To Expect

Consider the following before submitting an application:

• This position is expected to start in May 2026 and continue through the entire Summer term (i.e., through August 2026) or into Fall 2026 if available.
• We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week), and on-site for most internships.

International Students:

If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

The 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 are dedicated to providing an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Multiple Locations Possible:

• Palo Alto, CA
• Fremont, CA
• Austin, TX

What You’ll Do

Qualified applicants may be reviewed by one or more of the following teams:

Megapack Sales

• Focuses on the development and sales of Tesla Energy products (primarily battery energy storage BESS) for front-of-the-meter (utility, independent power producers, developer customers) and behind-the-meter (commercial and industrial) customers.
• Projects range from renewable microgrids to large-scale storage deployments for capacity or grid services.
• Seeking candidates who have the ability to clearly communicate concepts and support hypotheses with data.
• Ability to work across multiple teams to gain input and consensus.

Sales Engineering

The Tesla Energy team is committed and fast-moving. We are a group of engineers that sit at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of stationary storage projects on the grid. As a member of our team, you will:

• Work with prospective customers to identify the best commercial and technical fit of Tesla’s battery systems by creating and defining the business case.
• Build internal analytical and software tools to streamline the sales engineering process to support large volumes of energy projects.
• Work closely with Sales Engineer(s) to complete the financial and preliminary site design for customers.
• Work with the sales team to evaluate new market segments and perform analysis of storage potential.
• Understand regional energy markets and utilities.
• Define and disseminate functional requirements with internal business and engineering colleagues.
• Participate in ongoing proceedings related to tariffs and market mechanisms to inform/update modeling processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing software or analytical tools to solve problems.
• Ability to develop software in Python.
• Ability to document software requirements and specifications.
• Proficiency in software engineering tools (Git, Atlassian Suite).
• Knowledge of battery systems, power conversion, and grid systems.
• Ability to keep track of quickly changing market conditions regarding energy storage funding, product development, and competitive landscape.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution.
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period).
• 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.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.

Expected Compensation

$20.00 – $50.00/hour + benefits

Pay 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.