Electrical Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer at xAI, you'll lead the design, evaluation, and optimisation of the electrical systems powering our cutting-edge facilities.

Collaborating onsite with multidisciplinary teams, you'll drive solutions to ensure our power distribution and backup systems are reliable, safe, and scalable.

Dive into complex technical challenges, mentor junior staff, and deliver innovations that support mission-critical operations, advancing xAI's goal of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design meetings for electrical systems in new data center builds and expansions, providing expert input from an electrical engineering perspective.

• Conduct feasibility studies and develop detailed specifications for system components.

• Oversee the design and construction process, including permitting, collaborating with licensed engineers and stakeholders.

• Manage the installation of power distribution units (PDUs), UPS systems, cooling units, and other critical infrastructure.

• Ensure full compliance with industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier Standards), safety regulations, and company policies.

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to ensure electrical systems operate at peak efficiency.

• Lead troubleshooting of power issues, minimising downtime and enhancing system reliability.

• Perform in-depth analysis and forecasting of power needs based on current and projected IT loads.

• Implement strategies for energy efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, providing guidance and driving collective efforts.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Lead project management for infrastructure initiatives, from conception through commissioning.

• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and internal departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Verify all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations concerning electrical systems.

• Foster a safe working environment by enforcing and promoting safety protocols.