Engineering · Posted 1 mo ago
Lead Engineer, Data Center - Memphis
xAI · Memphis, TN
- Hiring company
- xAI
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Travel
- Regional travel
What they’re looking for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of electrical power design experience, with a focus on high-power, high-voltage or mission-critical systems.
- Experience owning medium-voltage distribution architecture at 10 kV to 35 kV class.
- Professional Engineering license or intention to actively seek a PE license.
- 5+ years in mission-critical, hyperscale, or heavy industrial facilities.
- Experience with high-density AI compute and liquid-cooled deployments.
- Experience delivering a repeatable design across multiple identical halls or phases.
- Experience with power systems analysis software and tools: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PowerWorld, Matlab, PSCAD, PSEE, Simulink, etc.
- Fluency in NEC, NFPA 70E, the IEEE 3000 series, and an internal reliability framework.
- Experience building and leading an engineering team from the first hire.
- Proven ability to lead teams, work independently, and thrive in dynamic, high-stress environments with tight deadlines.
- 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.
Certifications & checks
NFPA 70E Electrical SafetyValid driver’s license
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Skills mentioned
Aerial fiber placement · Switchgear & MV equipment · Grounding & bonding · UPS & battery systems · Chilled water systems · Patching & MACs · Scheduling · Material handling
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