SpaceXAI is a mission‑driven organization focused on building AI systems that understand the universe. We are looking for an Ops/Build Engineer on our High Power Engineering team to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. Based in Memphis, TN, this on‑site role involves scaling high‑capacity power systems to meet compute demand, collaborating with substation teams, vendors, and technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Ops/Build Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) at xAI
On-site - Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline, or 8+ years of substation field experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years in substation commissioning, testing, build, or utility operations on high-power, high-voltage systems.
- Experience energizing high-voltage equipment and directing switching on live systems.
- Experience with relay test sets such as Doble F6150 or Omicron CMC.
- NETA Level III or IV certification.
- Experience with SEL relay families.
- NERC PRC compliance testing and evidence experience.
- Ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and support technicians hands‑on.
- Proven ability to lead teams, work independently, and thrive in dynamic, high‑stress environments with tight deadlines.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Take high- and medium-voltage assets from steel in the ground to carrying load, then own their reliability in operation.
- Own the substation and transmission energization plan: pre-energization checks, phasing verification, synchronizing checks, and staged load ramp.
- Direct NETA acceptance testing on breakers, transformers, GIS, instrument transformers, arresters, and cable systems.
- Execute relay end-to-end testing, transfer trip verification, and point-to-point SCADA and telemetry checkout with the site and the utility.
- Coordinate outages and switching with the utility; write and own clearance and switching procedures.
- Execute the electrical safety program in the field: arc-flash labeling currency, energized work permitting, and switching authorization.
- After energization, own transformer oil program, breaker maintenance intervals, battery and charger program, SF6 monitoring, and fault investigation using relay event records.
- Collaborate with construction, vendors, and technicians; drive rapid, continuous improvements at the Memphis campus.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards, prioritizing safety and engineering excellence.
Technologies
Doble F6150Omicron CMCNETASEL relaysSCADAtelemetryNFPA 70, 70B, 70ENESCIEEE standards
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