Electrical Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure)

SpaceXAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the facility operations team. You will design, build, and activate power systems for data centers, collaborating with ME P engineers and external partners to deliver robust, scalable infrastructure.

The role emphasizes autonomy, multi-project management, and compliance with NFPA/IBC standards, with opportunities to influence global infrastructure and support life-supporting space initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience on electrical projects and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution systems for data center facilities.
• Specify switchgear, UPS, generators, and power monitoring equipment.
• Coordinate installations with utilities and other trades.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA 70E, NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, IBC.
• Provide engineering support for troubleshooting and commissioning of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

NFPA standards

Code compliance

VFDs

Industrial pumps

MODBUS

Arc flash

Project management

Reading schematics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

NFPA standards familiarity

Arc flash analysis

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of the facility operations team, you will design, build, and activate some of the world’s most technically advanced facilities and data centers. As an electrical engineer, you will design and build power systems that directly contribute to new infrastructure projects. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work with other MEP engineers, trade partners, and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately contributing to making life multiplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for the installation of the following equipment and systems:
  • Electrical power distribution systems.
  • Switch-gear and motor control centers.
  • Exterior and interior lighting.
  • Ground support system controls and ladder logic.
  • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.
  • Standby and emergency generators.
  • Automatic transfer switches.
  • Power monitoring hardware and software.
  • Data/phone distribution and wiring.
  • Building and site grounding systems.
  • Fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems.
• Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers.
• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility's electrical components and systems, including:
  • Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems.
  • Electrical equipment evaluation.
  • Building and facility equipment grounding.
  • Power monitoring hardware and software.
• Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets.
• Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local electrical utilities personnel.
• Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations.
• Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
• Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps.
• Experience with controls in MODBUS communication.
• Experience with medium voltage distribution.
• Experience with control panel design and production.
• Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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