Electrical Engineer (Physical Infrastructure)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></h3> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Battery Storage Electrical Engineering</strong> (BESS, PCS, integration, controls)</li> <li><strong>Power Transmission Electrical Engineering</strong> (high-voltage lines, substations, grid interconnection)</li> <li><strong>Power Generation Electrical Engineering</strong> (on-site gas turbine generators, synchronization, protection)</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Design and engineer electrical systems for on-site power generation, high-voltage transmission, and large-scale battery energy storage supporting AI superclusters.</li> <li>Develop single-line diagrams, protection &amp; control schematics, relay settings, and interconnection designs.</li> <li>Perform detailed power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonics) using ETAP, PSS/E, or equivalent tools.</li> <li>Integrate electrical systems with generators, battery storage, transmission infrastructure, and data center loads.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with relevant standards (NERC, ERCOT, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, UL) and support permitting and utility coordination.</li> <li>Support equipment specification, vendor selection, factory testing, site commissioning, and energization.</li> <li>Conduct failure mode analysis (FMEA), root cause investigations, and reliability modeling to achieve extreme uptime targets.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new facility builds, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement of power standards.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience in one or more of the following:</li> <ul> <li><strong>Battery Storage</strong>: BESS, inverters/PCS, BMS integration, NFPA 855</li> <li><strong>Power Transmission</strong>: High-voltage substations, transmission lines, grid interconnection (ERCOT)</li> <li><strong>Power Generation</strong>: Gas turbine generators, excitation, synchronization, islanded operation</li> </ul> <li>Background with data centers, hyperscale facilities, or large on-site power infrastructure (&gt;50 MW).</li> <li>Knowledge of ERCOT, NERC reliability standards, and utility interconnection processes.</li> <li>Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and operations of power systems.</li> <li>Track record of innovation or high-impact delivery in power infrastructure projects.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights</li> <li>Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required</li> <li>Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE</li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted</li> <li>Travel up to 50% to other locations</li> <li>Valid driver’s license</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. 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