Design Engineer

Join the High Power Engineering team supporting SpaceXAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Design Engineer on the Data Center team, you will work with a small on-site team to scale high-capacity power systems on a schedule set by compute demand. The position is based in Memphis, TN, with potential travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

Produce and maintain single-line diagrams, three-lines, panel schedules, cable schedules, conduit and raceway layouts, grounding plans, and equipment elevations; Perform load calculations, voltage drop, cable ampacity and derating, conduit fill, and pull-tension analysis including long underground runs; Size MV/LV transformers, switchgear, busway, and feeders; specify impedance, BIL, temperature rise, and short-time ratings; Write equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations for ring-main units, transformers, switchgear, busway, and PDUs; Supply model inputs to protection and power-system studies: nameplate data, impedances, cable constants, and as-designed configurations; Resolve field RFIs and issue design changes during construction; Maintain organized design and asset documentation for Data Center electrical packages; Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards, prioritizing safety and engineering excellence

Requirements

Strong communication skills; Work ethic and strong prioritization skills; Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline; 3+ years of electrical design experience in data center, industrial, or utility facilities; 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; Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted; Provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies; Willing to work on-site in Memphis, TN. This is not a remote or hybrid role; Travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and OEM engagement, and supporting other sites; Valid driver's license

Nice to have

Experience producing issued-for-construction drawing sets in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Revit; Working knowledge of NEC Articles 110, 215, 240, 250, 310, and 450; Medium-voltage cable system design experience; Experience with power systems analysis software and tools: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, Matlab, PSCAD, etc.; Revit or BIM coordination experience; Engineer in Training certification, or on track for a Professional Engineer license; Experience on a repeated, multi-phase build rather than one-off projects; Demonstrated initiative, creative problem-solving, and strong analytical/engineering fundamentals