# Ops/Build Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

**Company**: SpaceXAI
**Location**: Memphis, TN
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Join the High Power Engineering team at SpaceXAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As an Ops/Build Engineer on the Transmission & Distribution team, you will work on-site in Memphis, TN, to scale high-capacity power systems driven by compute demand.

## Responsibilities:

- Commission high- and medium-voltage assets from installation to operational reliability.

- Develop and execute substation and transmission energization plans, including pre-energization checks and load ramp staging.

- Conduct NETA acceptance testing on electrical systems and equipment.

- Perform relay end-to-end testing, SCADA verification, and coordination with utilities.

- Implement electrical safety programs, including arc-flash labeling and energized work permits.

- Manage transformer oil programs, breaker maintenance, and fault investigations post-energization.

- Collaborate with construction teams, vendors, and technicians for continuous improvements.

- Ensure compliance with NFPA, NESC, and IEEE standards.

## Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related field, or 8+ years of substation field experience.

- 5+ years of experience in substation commissioning, testing, or utility operations on high-power systems.

## Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Experience with high-voltage equipment energization and switching.

- Familiarity with relay test sets like Doble F6150 or Omicron CMC.

- NETA Level III or IV certification.

- Experience with SEL relay families and NERC PRC compliance testing.

- Strong troubleshooting and team leadership skills.

## Additional Requirements:

- Ability to work hands-on in various environments and at heights.

- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and provide 24/7 on-call support.

- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 25%.

## Skills

### Required
- electrical engineering
- substation commissioning
- high-voltage systems
- NETA acceptance testing
- relay testing
- SCADA verification
- electrical safety programs

### Nice to have
- high-voltage equipment energization
- Doble F6150
- Omicron CMC
- NETA Level III or IV
- SEL relay families
- NERC PRC compliance testing

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