Internship, Megapack Business Development, Energy (Fall 2026)

Description:
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 and on-site, for most internships.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. 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.
Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla is leveraging its breakthrough powertrain technology and manufacturing scale to develop and deploy grid connected storage at residential, industrial, and utility scales, bringing battery technology to the grid to facilitate a renewable energy ecosystem and increase grid reliability in places where it is lacking.

The role of the Global Business Development team is to work across the business to analyse and determine future markets and customer offerings.  We research and review market trends, changes in customer preferences and product capabilities to determine how best to meet Tesla’s mission of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.

This internship will focus on supporting data-driven market intelligence within the utility sector. The ideal candidate will work with large datasets to structure, analyze, and visualize project information. Strong data management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights are essential.

Responsibilities:
Conduct market research to evaluate industry trends and emerging technologies impacting the energy industry
Support new business development by identifying potential opportunities, partners, and strategic areas for growth
Build structured datasets and analytical frameworks to support commercial decision-making and long-term strategic planning
Engage with industry stakeholders to gather qualitative insights and support partnership development

Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in Economics or Engineering
Proficient in building data models, databases, and dashboards in Power BI for analytical insights
Ability to clearly communicate concepts and support hypothesis with data
Ability to work across multiple teams to gain input and consensus
Background in Energy (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits:
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 + 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.