Civil Engineer, SpaceXAI Battery Storage - Memphis

xAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks a Civil Engineer to lead civil/site design for a high-capacity battery storage plant in Memphis, TN. You will work with a small on-site team to scale power systems aligned with compute demand, ensuring safe, compliant, and constructible layouts.

You will coordinate with electrical teams, support fire life-safety provisions, and manage field construction packages. On-site work and travel up to 25% are expected, with a PE path encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of civil or structural design on industrial, energy, or data center sites.
• Professional engineer licensure or intent to pursue is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own civil and site design for the battery storage plant: pads, foundations, grading, drainage, access roads, fire lanes, and equipment yards.
• Support fire and life-safety provisions with civil inputs: water supply, hydrant layout, venting clearances, and emergency vehicle access.
• Coordinate seismic and severe-weather design basis for storage blocks, transformers, and supports with structural engineers.
• Produce issued-for-construction civil packages: site plans, sections, details, specifications, and bid support.
• Resolve RFIs, submittals, and installation QA during construction of the storage yard.
• Coordinate underground duct banks, oil containment, and grounding grid civil interfaces with Design and Ops/Build teams.
• Maintain as-built civil records for the storage plant.

Skills

PE license intent

NFPA 855 experience

Seismic qualification

Severe-weather hardening

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license intent

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

SpaceXAI’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:

Join the High Power Engineering team supporting xAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Civil Engineer on the Battery Storage 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:

• Own civil and site design for the battery storage plant: pads, foundations, grading, drainage, access roads, fire lanes, and equipment yards coordinated with electrical collection and NFPA 855 spacing.
• Support the fire and life-safety case with civil provisions: water supply, hydrant layout, deflagration venting clearances, and emergency vehicle access for AHJ review.
• Coordinate seismic and severe-weather (tornado/high-wind) structural design basis for storage blocks, transformers, and equipment supports with structural engineering.
• Produce issued-for-construction civil packages: site plans, sections, details, specifications, and bid support.
• Resolve field RFIs, submittals, and installation quality issues during construction of the storage yard.
• Coordinate underground electrical duct banks, oil containment, and grounding grid civil interfaces with Design and Ops/Build engineers.
• Maintain as-built civil records for the storage plant.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of civil or structural design experience on industrial, energy, or data center sites.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Professional Engineering license or intention to actively seek a PE license.
• NFPA 855 or energy-storage site civil experience.
• Experience with seismic qualification and severe-weather hardening of outdoor electrical equipment.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent site-design software experience.Experience coordinating civil packages with medium-voltage collection and fire-protection design.
• Experience defending a design to an authority having jurisdiction.

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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