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Civil Engineer, SpaceXAI Battery Storage - Memphis

xAI · Memphis, TN · On-site

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About xAI

SpaceXAI builds Grok — frontier AI models for reasoning, voice, image generation, and more. Build with the Grok API. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and a16z.

About the role

Join the High Power Engineering team supporting xAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Civil Engineer on the Battery Storage 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.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or another engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of civil or structural design experience on industrial, energy, or data center sites
  • 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
More about this role

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

Join the High Power Engineering team supporting xAI to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure for AI training campuses. As a Civil Engineer on the Battery Storage 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.

  • Own civil and site design for the battery storage plant: pads,...

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