Electrical Engineer (Physical Infrastructure) – xAI. We are looking for exceptional Electrical Engineers to join our growing team in Memphis, TN, to design, build, and optimize the power infrastructure for xAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities. This role covers battery storage, power transmission, and power generation, and is a full‑time onsite position based in the Memphis region.
Electrical Engineer (Physical Infrastructure) at xAI
On-site - Memphis, TN, United States
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Skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
- Experience in Battery Storage (BESS, inverters/PCS, BMS integration, NFPA 855).
- Experience in Power Transmission (high-voltage substations, transmission lines, grid interconnection (ERCOT)).
- Experience in Power Generation (gas turbine generators, excitation, synchronization, islanded operation).
- 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.
- Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), 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, wearing appropriate PPE.
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
- Travel up to 50% to other locations.
- Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer electrical systems for on-site power generation, high-voltage transmission, and large-scale battery energy storage supporting AI superclusters.
- 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 electrical systems with generators, battery storage, transmission infrastructure, and 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 standards.
Technologies
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