Lead Engineer (Power Generation) - Memphis

Xai
Southaven +1 more

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level electrical engineers with power generation experience who can lead cross-disciplinary teams and work autonomously.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience and a background in power generation infrastructure
    — “3+ years of management experience”
  • Engineers with expertise in medium voltage distribution and control systems
    — “Experience with medium voltage distribution”
  • Individuals who thrive in flat organizational structures and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
    — “operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously”

Things to consider

  • The role may require adherence to multiple safety and electrical codes simultaneously
    — “Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, NESC, IEEE, and IBC”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work directly with technicians and operators for troubleshooting
    — “Provide electrical engineering support to power plant technicians and operators to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with power coordination and arc flash analysis in your resume and interviews
    — “Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead and collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
    — “work with electrical, mechanical, controls, and other engineering disciplines”
  • Showcase your background in designing and maintaining control systems and ladder logic
    — “Power plant control systems and ladder logic”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with power monitoring hardware and software
    — “Power monitoring hardware and software”
  • Demonstrate your ability to interpret complex O&M manuals and schematics
    — “Ability to read and understand power and control schematics”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and build advanced power plants
  • lead a team of engineers
  • manage multiple projects
Typical background
electrical engineering degree3+ years of professional experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringPower Distribution SystemsSwitchgearUPSGeneratorsNFPA Codes

Preferred

Management ExperiencePE License

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringPower Distribution SystemsSwitchgearUPSGeneratorsControl Panel DesignPower CoordinationArc FlashNFPA 70ENFPA 70 NECNFPA 497NFPA 101NESCIEEEIBCLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationSelf-motivationPower GenerationElectrical SystemsEngineering

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:

As a leading member of the power generation engineering team, you will design, build, and activate technically advanced power plants and generation infrastructure. As a lead engineer, you will lead a team designing, building, and maintaining electrical power systems that directly contribute to new power generation projects. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with electrical, mechanical, controls, and other engineering disciplines, trade partners, and internal customers to support these goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Lead a team of engineers and work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specifications for the installation of the following equipment and systems: 

Electrical power distribution systems for power generation plants. 

Switchgear and motor control centers. 

Plant and yard lighting. 

Power plant control systems and ladder logic. 

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. 

Standby, emergency, and black-start generators. 

Automatic transfer switches. 

Power monitoring hardware and software. 

Plant communications, control network, and wiring. 

Plant and equipment grounding systems. 

Fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems. 

Provide electrical engineering support to power plant technicians and operators to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers. 

Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all power plant electrical components and systems, including: 

Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems. 

Electrical equipment evaluation. 

Plant and equipment grounding. 

Power monitoring hardware and software. 

Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with plant power budgets. 

Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local electrical utilities personnel. 

Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations. 

Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, NESC, IEEE, and IBC. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline. 

3+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

3+ years of management experience. 

5+ years of professional experience in a similar role. 

Professional Engineering (PE) license. 

Experience with power plant or power generation electrical systems. 

Ability to read and understand power and control schematics. 

Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals. 

Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps. 

Experience with controls in MODBUS communication. 

Experience with medium voltage distribution. 

Experience with control panel design and production. 

Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash. 

Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently. 

High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision. 

Good organizational skills. 

Ability to prioritize and schedule workload. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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