Electrical Engineer (Power Generation) - Memphis

Xai
Southaven +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level electrical engineers with power generation expertise who can work collaboratively in a flat, hands-on structure and are comfortable with high-density AI infrastructure and on-site work in Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in gas turbine generation and 34.5 kV systems for large-scale AI facilities
    — “Experience with gas turbine generators, excitation, synchronization, islanded operation, and blackstart”
  • Individuals who have led or managed plant electrical systems in high-density infrastructure environments
    — “Experience owning plant electrical systems, including 34.5 kV collect/export, protection, e-houses, and switching authority”
  • Engineers with a background in data centers or large on-site power generation projects
    — “Background with data centers, hyperscale facilities, or large on-site power infrastructure (>50 MW)”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical stamina and the ability to work in hazardous conditions
    — “Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights”
  • Significant travel is expected, up to 50% of the time
    — “Travel up to 50% to other locations”
  • Candidates must be prepared for extended hours and weekend work
    — “Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight power system studies and compliance with NERC, IEEE, and NEC standards
    — “Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonics)”
  • Showcase experience with designing and engineering 34.5 kV collect/export systems
    — “Design and engineer 34.5 kV collect and export systems, protection and control”
  • Demonstrate ability to lead and deliver high-impact power infrastructure projects
    — “Track record of innovation or high-impact delivery in power infrastructure projects”
  • Emphasize hands-on involvement in construction, commissioning, and operations
    — “Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and operations of power systems”
  • Demonstrate expertise in FMEA and reliability modeling for critical systems
    — “Conduct failure mode analysis (FMEA), root cause investigations, and reliability modeling”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • reliable, massive-scale generation
  • compliance with relevant standards
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or electrical engineering technology

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringPower GenerationPlant Electrical SystemsPower System Studies

Preferred

Data CentersHyperscale Facilities

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:

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own plant electrical systems for on-site gas turbine generation supporting AI superclusters, including generators, excitation, synchronization, auxiliaries, and balance-of-plant electrical

Design and engineer 34.5 kV collect and export systems, protection and control, e-houses, blackstart capability, and related medium-voltage infrastructure

Serve as switching authority for plant electrical systems, including switching procedures, isolation, clearance, and energization

Develop single-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, relay settings, and interconnection designs

Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonics) using ETAP, PSS/E, or equivalent tools

Integrate generation with plant systems, 34.5 kV collect/export, and downstream data center loads

Ensure compliance with relevant standards (NERC, ERCOT, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, UL) and support permitting and utility coordination

Support equipment specification, vendor selection, factory testing, site commissioning, and energization

Conduct failure mode analysis (FMEA), root cause investigations, and reliability modeling to achieve extreme uptime targets

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new facility builds, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement of power standard

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or electrical engineering technology

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with gas turbine generators, excitation, synchronization, islanded operation, and blackstart

Experience owning plant electrical systems, including 34.5 kV collect/export, protection, e-houses, and switching authority

Background with data centers, hyperscale facilities, or large on-site power infrastructure (>50 MW)

Knowledge of ERCOT, NERC reliability standards, and utility interconnection processes

Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and operations of power systems

Track record of innovation or high-impact delivery in power infrastructure projects

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required

Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Travel up to 50% to other locations

Valid driver’s license

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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