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Fluids Engineer - Power Generation

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
At least 1 year of experience with fluid systems or process engineering is required.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and activate fluid systems for power generation plants, including fuel gas, ammonia, water, compressed and instrument air, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
Use knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and control theory to design and analyze power plant process and utility fluid systems.
Model piping assemblies using computer-aided design software and perform piping stress analysis.
Read and develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams for complex fluid systems.
Select components such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, and filters, and provide detailed purchase specifications.
Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines, including civil, structural, electrical, and controls, to establish a complete system design.
Manage the fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects at the power plant, working hands-on in the field alongside skilled technician teams.
Plan, analyze, and troubleshoot system performance during real-time plant operations, commissioning, and post-outage data reviews.
Work with operations teams to ensure system designs are well understood and easy to operate long term.
Develop innovative solutions to problems with minimal supervision or direction.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in mechanical, chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial fluid systems in a professional setting or outside-the-classroom project team.
Experience with fuel gas, ammonia storage, delivery, or process use; water treatment or cooling water; compressed or instrument air; and HVAC or chilled-water systems.
Expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems under ASME B31, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, or other applicable standards.
Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar computer-aided design software.
Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs.
Experience using Python or other programming languages for data review and analysis.
Familiarity with industrial piping, fittings, and ASME/ANSI specifications.
Familiarity with instrumentation selection in industrial or severe-service contexts.
Experience operating and troubleshooting control systems used for remote or plant operations.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, orally and in writing.
Ability to work with and lead technicians during system fabrication and commissioning.
Familiarity with root-cause analysis and risk mitigation processes.
Adaptability when project direction changes.
Willingness to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary.
Flexibility to accommodate schedules that vary with plant operational needs.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and perform the physical activities generally required for the position, including lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.

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FLUIDS ENGINEER, POWER GENERATION

The Power Generation Engineering team is seeking a talented Fluids Engineer where you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to rapidly design, build, and activate fluid systems supporting power plants and related generation infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, build, and activate fluid systems for power generation plants, including fuel gas, ammonia, water, compressed/instrument air, and HVAC
Utilize knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and control theory to design and analyze power plant process and utility fluid systems
Model piping assemblies using CAD software and perform piping stress analysis
Read and develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams of complex fluids systems
Select components, such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, and filters, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase
Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc) to establish a complete system design
Manage the fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects occurring at the power plant, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams
Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time plant operations, commissioning, and post-outage data reviews
Work closely with operations teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term
Provide innovative solutions to problems under minimal supervision or direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering discipline
5+ years of hands-on experience working with industrial fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
Experience with fuel gas, ammonia (storage, delivery, and/or process use), water treatment or cooling water, compressed/instrument air, and HVAC or chilled-water systems
Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems per ASME B31, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, or other applicable standards
Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs
Experience using python or other programming languages for data review and analysis
Familiarity with industrial piping, fittings, and specifications (ASME/ANSI)
Familiarity with instrumentation selection in industrial or severe service
Experience operating and troubleshooting control systems required for remote or plant operations
Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Ability to work with and lead technicians during fabrication and commissioning of systems
Familiarity with Root-Cause Analysis and Risk Mitigation process
Adaptability to change in direction of projects

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
Schedules vary due to plant operational needs - flexibility is required
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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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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