Internship, Sales & Sales Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)

What to Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start August 2026 and continue through the entire Fall term (i.e. through December 2026) or into Spring 2027 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, 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. 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 – The Americas Energy Sales Team focuses on the development and sales of Tesla Energy products (primarily BESS) for front‑of‑the‑meter for utilities, independent power producers and developer customers as well as behind‑the‑meter commercial and industrial customers. Projects range from renewable microgrids to large‑scale storage deployments for capacity or grid services. The team is growing rapidly in both size and impact. We seek candidates who can clearly communicate concepts, support hypotheses with data, and 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 best commercial and technical fit of Tesla’s battery systems by creating and defining the business case, building internal analytical and software tools to streamline the sales engineering process, working closely with Sales Engineers to complete the financial and preliminary site design for customers, and evaluating new market segments and performing analysis of storage potential. You will also understand regional energy markets and utilities, define, and disseminate functional requirements with internal business and engineering colleagues, and participate in ongoing proceedings related to tariffs and market mechanisms to inform and update modelling processes. What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Software Engineering or 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 Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction. Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits. Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans (both with option with $0 payroll contribution). Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan. Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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 including 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 per hour plus 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla