xAI
AI
ElectricalEngineer(PhysicalInfrastructure)
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“Electrical Engineer (Physical Infrastructure) at xAI. Skills: Electrical Engineering, Battery Storage Electrical Engineering, Power Transmission Electrical Engineering, Power Generation Electrical Engineering, AI supercomputing facilities power infrastructure. Design and engineer electrical systems for on-site power generation, high-voltage transmission, and large-scale battery energy storage supporting AI superclusters.. Develop single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and control logic.”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver reliable, massive-scale power solutions
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues
Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE, Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted, Travel up to 50% to other locations, Valid driver’s license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Design and engineer electrical systems for on-site power generation, high-voltage transmission, and large-scale battery energy storage supporting AI superclusters., Develop single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and control logic., Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, and transient stability analysis., Specify and select electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and generators., Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, power systems, construction) to deliver reliable, massive-scale power solutions., Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NESC)., Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during design, construction, and operation., Manage electrical aspects of projects, including scope, schedule, and budget., Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in electrical engineering for data centers and power systems., Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted, Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), integration, and controls., Experience with Power Transmission, including high-voltage lines, substations, and grid interconnection., Experience with Power Generation, including on-site gas turbine generators, synchronization, and protection., Experience with AI supercomputing facilities., Experience with high-density AI supercomputing facilities.
What You'll Do.
Design and engineer electrical systems for on-site power generation
high-voltage transmission
and large-scale battery energy storage supporting AI superclusters.
Develop single-line diagrams
Perform power system studies
and transient stability analysis.
Specify and select electrical equipment such as switchgear
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during design
Manage electrical aspects of projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating across electrical, mechanical, power systems, and construction teams to deliver reliable, massive-scale power solutions.; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, power systems, construction) to deliver reliable, massive-scale power solutions.; share knowledge with their teammates
Communication Scope
communication skills; concisely and accurately share knowledge
Process & Methodology
Manage electrical aspects of projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Full Job Description
ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking exceptional Electrical Engineers to join our growing team in Memphis and help design, build, and optimize the power infrastructure for xAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities. This is a broad Electrical Engineer requisition covering three critical focus areas: Battery Storage Electrical Engineering (BESS, PCS, integration, controls) Power Transmission Electrical Engineering (high-voltage lines, substations, grid interconnection) Power Generation Electrical Engineering (on-site gas turbine generators, synchronization, protection) You will work on one or more of these areas depending on your expertise and business needs, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, power systems, and construction teams to deliver reliable, massive-scale power solutions. This is a full-time, onsite role based in the Memphis region. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and engineer electrical systems for on-site power generation, high-voltage transmission, and large-scale battery energy storage supporting AI superclusters. Develop single-line diagrams, protection flexibility required Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Travel up
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