Automation & Controls Manager, Power Generation

Xai; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks a Manager of Engineering to own automation, controls, and electrical systems for its Southaven power generation facility. You will lead a team of engineers, review DCS/PLC architectures, and ensure high reliability across gas, steam, and plant electrical systems.

You will work hands-on to drive control philosophies, protect schemes, and field commissioning, aligning with NFPA/IEEE standards and supporting a growing AI compute campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in automation/controls engineering on industrial power generation or critical infrastructure.
• 3+ years leading or managing engineers/technicians.

Responsibilities

• Own automation, controls, and electrical scope for power assets from design to reliability.
• Lead and scale a high-reliability automation team for growing capacity.
• Review control philosophies, diagrams, and architecture; drive cybersecurity and engineering standards.
• Interface with OEMs, vendors, and contractors to keep scope integrated and on schedule.
• Oversee on-site commissioning, testing, and hand-off for assets.

Skills

DCS/SCADA platforms

IEC 61131 programming

Industrial networking

Turbine controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Emerson

ABB

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

SEL

Ignition

Job description

SpaceXAI seeks a Manager of Engineering to own automation, controls, and electrical systems for its Southaven power generation facility. You will lead a team of engineers, review DCS/PLC architectures, and ensure high reliability across gas, steam, and plant electrical systems.

You will work hands-on to drive control philosophies, protect schemes, and field commissioning, aligning with NFPA/IEEE standards and supporting a growing AI compute campus.