Electrical Engineer (Power Generation) - Memphis at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking exceptional Electrical Engineers to join our growing team in Memphis and help design, build, and optimize on-site power generation for SpaceXAI's high-density AI supercomputing facilities. This role owns plant electrical systems for gas turbine generation — from generator, excitation, and synchronization through 34.5 kV collect/export, protection, e-houses, blackstart, and switching.</p> <p>You will collaborate across electrical, mechanical, power systems, and construction teams to deliver reliable, massive-scale generation. This is a full-time, onsite role based in the Memphis region.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Own plant electrical systems for on-site gas turbine generation supporting AI superclusters, including generators, excitation, synchronization, auxiliaries, and balance-of-plant electrical</li> <li>Design and engineer 34.5 kV collect and export systems, protection and control, e-houses, blackstart capability, and related medium-voltage infrastructure</li> <li>Serve as switching authority for plant electrical systems, including switching procedures, isolation, clearance, and energization</li> <li>Develop single-line diagrams, protection &amp; control schematics, relay settings, and interconnection designs</li> <li>Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonics) using ETAP, PSS/E, or equivalent tools</li> <li>Integrate generation with plant systems, 34.5 kV collect/export, and downstream data center loads</li> <li>Ensure compliance with relevant standards (NERC, ERCOT, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, UL) and support permitting and utility coordination</li> <li>Support equipment specification, vendor selection, factory testing, site commissioning, and energization</li> <li>Conduct failure mode analysis (FMEA), root cause investigations, and reliability modeling to achieve extreme uptime targets</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new facility builds, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement of power standard</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or electrical engineering technology</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with gas turbine generators, excitation, synchronization, islanded operation, and blackstart</li> <li>Experience owning plant electrical systems, including 34.5 kV collect/export, protection, e-houses, and switching authority</li> <li>Background with data centers, hyperscale facilities, or large on-site power infrastructure (&gt;50 MW)</li> <li>Knowledge of ERCOT, NERC reliability standards, and utility interconnection processes</li> <li>Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and operations of power systems</li> <li>Track record of innovation or high-impact delivery in power infrastructure projects</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights</li> <li>Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required</li> <li>Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE</li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted</li> <li>Travel up to 50% to other locations</li> <li>Valid driver’s license</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our </em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>