Electrical Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure - Memphis

Job Description

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 of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE

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. 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 leading 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, and 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, and 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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