Lead Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Join the High Power Engineering team at SpaceXAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution, you will work on-site in Memphis, TN, with potential travel to other sites.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee high-voltage switchyards, collector transmission, main power transformers, and utility relationships to ensure on-schedule campus energization.
• Design high-voltage switchyard architecture, including bus configuration and fault-current management.
• Lead interconnection processes with local distributors and balancing authorities.
• Manage campus protection philosophy and settings management databases.
• Conduct power systems studies, including load flow, short circuit, and stability analyses.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
• Develop and implement campus electrical safety programs.
• Direct T&D team members, including Design, Ops/Build, Protection & Controls, and Power System Engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission, substation, or generation interconnection engineering, focusing on high-power, high-voltage systems.
• Experience carrying projects through utility or ISO interconnection to energization.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• Professional Engineering license or intention to seek one.
• Knowledge of IEEE C37 series, IEEE 80, NESC, and applicable NERC standards.
• Experience with 161 kV, 230 kV, or 345 kV GIS or AIS.
• Large-load interconnection experience with TVA, MLGW, or similar power arrangements.
• Proficiency in power systems analysis software and tools like ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, and Matlab.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in dynamic, high-stress environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Perform hands-on work in various environments.
• Work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing PPE.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.
• Valid driver's license.
• On-site work in Memphis, TN, with up to 25% travel.