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Electrical Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline is required.
At least 3 years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, uninterruptible power supply units, and/or generators are required.
At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar role is preferred.
A Professional Engineer license is preferred.
Ability to read and understand power and control schematics is preferred.
Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance manuals is preferred.
Experience with variable frequency drives and industrial pumps is preferred.
Experience with controls using MODBUS communication is preferred.
Experience with medium-voltage distribution is preferred.
Experience with control panel design and production is preferred.
Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash is preferred.
Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently is preferred.
High self-motivation and ability to work under minimal supervision are preferred.
Good organizational skills are preferred.
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specifications for installing electrical power distribution systems, switchgear and motor control centers, exterior and interior lighting, ground support system controls and ladder logic, uninterruptible power supply 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 troubleshooting 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 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 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 the International Building Code.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE

As a member of the facility operations team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced facilities and data centers. 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:

Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification 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, and 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 other engineering discipline
3+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ 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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