xAI is a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence, aiming to create AI systems that understand the universe. The Power Generation Engineering Manager leads the engineering, design, and optimization of large-scale power generation systems to power next-generation AI superclusters.
Manager, Engineering (Power Generation) at xAI
On-site - Southaven, MS, USA
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Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in power generation engineering and project delivery
- 4+ years of people management or technical leadership experience
- Deep expertise in gas turbine, reciprocating engine, or combined-cycle power plant design and operation
- Proven success delivering large-scale power projects on time and on budget
- Experience supporting hyperscale data centers or AI infrastructure
- Background working with EPC contractors, major OEMs (GE, Siemens, Wärtsilä, etc.), and utilities
- Knowledge of energy markets, fuel supply chains, microgrids, and emerging technologies (e.g., hydrogen-ready systems)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced degree
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and make high-impact technical decisions
- Willingness to travel to xAI sites as needed
- Passion for building infrastructure at unprecedented scale to advance AI
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering design, specification, procurement, and commissioning of large-scale power generation systems (50MW+)
- Develop and optimize power generation strategies focused on maximum reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for 24/7 AI workloads
- Manage and grow a team of power generation, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers
- Partner closely with Site Selection, Construction, Operations, and Utilities teams on new data center campuses
- Evaluate and implement technologies including natural gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery storage, fuel cells, and hybrid systems
- Ensure all systems meet N+2 or higher redundancy, availability, and safety standards
- Oversee technical due diligence for utility interconnects, power purchase agreements, and behind-the-meter generation
- Drive performance improvements in efficiency, emissions, and operational flexibility
- Stay current on regulatory, environmental, and grid compliance requirements
Technologies
natural gas turbinesreciprocating enginesbattery storagefuel cellshybrid systemsenergy marketsmicrogridshydrogen-ready systems
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