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Operations/Build Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A 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.
At least 5 years of experience 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 troubleshoot issues quickly and support technicians hands-on.
Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, and at heights.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed for construction, energization, and operations.
Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.
Willingness to work on-site in Memphis, Tennessee; the role is not remote or hybrid.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and original equipment manufacturer engagement, and support at other sites.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Take high- and medium-voltage assets from construction through carrying load, then own their reliability in operation.
Own the substation and transmission energization plan, including pre-energization checks, phasing verification, synchronizing checks, and staged load ramp.
Direct NETA acceptance testing on breakers, transformers, gas-insulated switchgear, instrument transformers, arresters, and cable systems.
Execute relay end-to-end testing, transfer trip verification, and point-to-point supervisory control and data acquisition 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, including arc-flash labeling currency, energized work permitting, and switching authorization.
After energization, own the 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 and drive continuous improvements at the Memphis campus.
Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to lead teams, work independently, and perform in dynamic, high-stress environments with tight deadlines.

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SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

OPS/BUILD ENGINEER, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION

Join the High Power Engineering team supporting SpaceXSI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Ops/Build Engineer on the Transmission & Distribution team, you will work with a small on-site team to scale high-capacity power systems on a schedule set by compute demand. The position is based in Memphis, TN, with potential travel to other sites.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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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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