Ops/Build Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Memphis

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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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