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Lead Electrical Engineer - Facilities Engineering

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an engineering discipline is required.
At least 3 years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS units, and/or generators are required.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of electrical engineers and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specifications for electrical power distribution systems, switchgear and motor control centers, exterior and interior lighting, ground support system controls and ladder logic, UPS units, standby and emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, power monitoring hardware and software, data and phone distribution and wiring, building and site grounding systems, fire alarm systems, and lightning protection systems.
Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers.
Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of facility electrical components and systems, including load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems, electrical equipment evaluation, building and facility equipment grounding, and power monitoring hardware and software.
Ensure all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets.
Coordinate electrical installations and maintenance activities with local electrical utility personnel.
Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations.
Provide code review and analysis using NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Volumes 5 and 6 of AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC.

Desired Qualifications

At least 3 years of management experience.
At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
Experience with variable frequency drives and industrial pumps.
Experience with controls using 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.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.

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LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, FACILITIES ENGINEERING

As a member of the facilities engineering team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced facilities and data centers. As a lead electrical engineer, you will lead a team designing, building, and maintaining power systems that directly contribute to new infrastructure 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 other MEP engineers, trade partners, and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team of electrical 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, switch-gear and motor control centers, exterior and interior lighting, ground support system controls and ladder logic, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, standby and emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, power monitoring hardware and software, data/phone distribution and wiring, building and site grounding systems, and fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems
Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers
Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility's electrical components and systems, including: load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems, electrical equipment evaluation, building and facility equipment grounding, power monitoring hardware and software
Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility 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, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an 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 years of professional experience in a similar role
Professional Engineering (PE) license
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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About the Company

xAI

Generative AI chatbot leveraging real-time data

xAI builds Grok, a generative AI chatbot with a Hitchhiker's Guide-inspired persona that uses real-time data from X to produce current, culturally aware responses. Grok is accessible to premium subscribers on X, via a standalone website, mobile apps, and through an API for developers. The company also develops large-scale AI infrastructure, such as the Colossus supercomputer, to train and run its models. Its goal is to pursue truth-seeking AGI research and grow a capital-intensive platform that could support a major public offering in the future.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Series E
Total funding: $42.1B
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
Founded: 2023

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