Senior Power Generation Engineer, AI Datacenter Ops

Spacex; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis is building Colossus, the world’s largest AI supercomputer. As a Power Generation Engineer, you will oversee the reliable operation and optimization of our natural gas power plants, delivering high‑efficiency power to the state‑of‑the‑art AI datacenter.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and datacenter operations, perform regular maintenance and upgrades, implement energy‑efficiency strategies, and mentor junior engineers to sustain a culture of excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with natural gas turbines and power generation.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of natural gas turbines and related power generation equipment.
• Monitor and optimize power generation to support AI datacenter needs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and datacenter ops to integrate systems.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades on turbines and control systems.
• Develop energy efficiency strategies and cost-reduction measures.
• Lead root cause analysis for power incidents and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for gas plants.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to foster excellence.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Hands‑on

Prioritization

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

GE turbines

Siemens turbines

Gas turbine control systems

Job description

SpaceXAI in Memphis is building Colossus, the world’s largest AI supercomputer. As a Power Generation Engineer, you will oversee the reliable operation and optimization of our natural gas power plants, delivering high‑efficiency power to the state‑of‑the‑art AI datacenter.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and datacenter operations, perform regular maintenance and upgrades, implement energy‑efficiency strategies, and mentor junior engineers to sustain a culture of excellence and