Sr. Power Systems Engineer

Spacex; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer, Power Systems for our College Station, TX facility.

You will join the construction projects team to design, procure, and build infrastructure with emphasis on power systems, driving projects from start to finish onsite. Responsibilities include power-specific engineering, drawing development, contract management with subcontractors, and coordinating with utility providers to ensure reliable power for critical site infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• 5+ years of professional experience with the design and/or build of commercial or industrial power systems.
• PE license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary infrastructure project team performing power-specific engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for manufacturing and industrial projects.
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate with electrical utility providers to ensure reliable power service for critical site infrastructure.
• Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, POWER SYSTEMS

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines in the design, procurement, and build of infrastructure at our College Station facility. This is a hands‑on role responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on power systems. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, vendors, and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world‑class facility. This position is based in College Station, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate and grow with a multi‑disciplinary infrastructure project team by performing power‑specific engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for a variety of critical and fast‑paced company projects
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for manufacturing, industrial, and commercial type projects
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close‑out
• Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure
• Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
• 5+ years of professional experience with the design and/or build of commercial or industrial power systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role withelectrical and power distribution systems (<600Vac)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Working knowledge of delta/wye transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, building lighting, building construction specifications, and facility grounding
• Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
• Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact on business operations
• AutoCAD/Revit – beginner to intermediate skill level
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code
• Ability to read and understand power and control schematics andtechnical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial pumps,MODBUS communication, medium-voltage distribution andcontrol panel design and production
• Ability to quickly assess an issue and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair
• Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to perform hands‑on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work onsite at our College Station, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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