Design Engineer

Xai
Memphis, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mid-level electrical engineers who thrive in hands-on, collaborative environments and have experience with data center infrastructure.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level electrical engineers with data center design experience and a track record of multi-phase builds
    — “Experience on a repeated, multi-phase build rather than one-off projects
  • Candidates who can demonstrate initiative and technical leadership in a flat-structure organization
    — “Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence
  • Individuals with strong technical bid evaluation and documentation management skills
    — “Write equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations for ring-main units, transformers, switchgear, busway, and PDUs

Things to consider

  • On-site presence in Memphis, TN is mandatory with no remote or hybrid options
    — “Willing to work on-site in Memphis, TN. This is not a remote or hybrid role.
  • The role involves travel to other sites and requires factory witness testing engagement
    — “Travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and OEM engagement, and supporting other sites.
  • Candidates must be prepared for extended hours and weekend work to support construction and operations
    — “Work extended hours and weekends as needed to support construction, energization, and operations.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with medium-voltage cable systems and power analysis tools in your resume and interviews
    — “Medium-voltage cable system design experience
  • Showcase your ability to resolve field RFIs and issue design changes during construction
    — “Resolve field RFIs and issue design changes during construction.
  • Emphasize your understanding of NFPA and IEEE standards in electrical design projects
    — “Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards
  • Demonstrate your capability to work in hazardous environments with proper PPE
    — “Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Show evidence of 24/7 on-call support readiness and ability to work in tight quarters or at heights
    — “Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • design and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses
  • produce and maintain electrical diagrams and documentation
Typical background
electrical engineering degree3+ years of electrical design experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringData Center DesignNFPA StandardsElectrical InfrastructurePower System Analysis

Preferred

AutocadRevitETAPSKMEasypower

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringData CenterElectrical DesignAutocadAutocad ElectricalRevitETAPSKMEasypowerMatlabPscadCommunicationInitiativeCreative Problem-solvingStrong Analytical SkillsEngineer In TrainingAIPower SystemsElectrical Infrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. 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. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Join the High Power Engineering team supporting SpaceXAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Design Engineer on the Data Center team, you will work with a small on-site team to scale high-capacity power systems on a schedule set by compute demand. The position is based in Memphis, TN, with potential travel to other sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce and maintain single-line diagrams, three-lines, panel schedules, cable schedules, conduit and raceway layouts, grounding plans, and equipment elevations.

Perform load calculations, voltage drop, cable ampacity and derating, conduit fill, and pull-tension analysis including long underground runs.

Size MV/LV transformers, switchgear, busway, and feeders; specify impedance, BIL, temperature rise, and short-time ratings.

Write equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations for ring-main units, transformers, switchgear, busway, and PDUs.

Supply model inputs to protection and power-system studies: nameplate data, impedances, cable constants, and as-designed configurations.

Resolve field RFIs and issue design changes during construction.

Maintain organized design and asset documentation for Data Center electrical packages.

Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards, prioritizing safety and engineering excellence.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.

3+ years of electrical design experience in data center, industrial, or utility facilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience producing issued-for-construction drawing sets in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Revit.

Working knowledge of NEC Articles 110, 215, 240, 250, 310, and 450.

Medium-voltage cable system design experience.

Experience with power systems analysis software and tools: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, Matlab, PSCAD, etc.

Revit or BIM coordination experience.

Engineer in Training certification, or on track for a Professional Engineer license.

Experience on a repeated, multi-phase build rather than one-off projects.

Demonstrated initiative, creative problem-solving, and strong analytical/engineering fundamentals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights.

Work extended hours and weekends as needed to support construction, energization, and operations.

Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.

Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.

Willing to work on-site in Memphis, TN. This is not a remote or hybrid role.

Travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and OEM engagement, and supporting other sites.

Valid driver's license.

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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