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Electrical Safety Engineer (AI Supercomputer) - Memphis

Memphis, TNHybridFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

electrical safety controls
high-density critical power systems
personnel-protection
control-reliability
compute capacity
NFPA 70E
UPS
PDUs
switchgear
generators

Nice to have

data centers
critical facilities
short-circuit analysis
protective device coordination
electrical LOTO
switching procedures

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking an Electrical Safety Engineer for its AI Supercomputer facilities in Memphis. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of high-density critical power systems during rapid scaling. Responsibilities include owning the site electrical safety program, establishing LOTO procedures, leading arc-flash hazard analysis, training electrical workers, and partnering with design and construction teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3+ years of experience in electrical power systems or safety, with a strong understanding of data center electrical architecture and NFPA 70E.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY ENGINEER (AI SUPERCOMPUTER) - MEMPHIS

The Environmental Health and Safety team is seeking a highly driven electrical safety engineer to own electrical safety controls throughout the expansion of SpaceX's large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area. This role is critical in ensuring high-density critical power systems meet rigorous personnel-protection and control-reliability requirements, enabling the safe, rapid scaling of compute capacity. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of data center electrical system architecture, NFPA 70E electrical safety work practices, and the hazards associated with UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators, and energy storage systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own the site electrical safety program in accordance with NFPA 70E, including shock protection, arc-flash protection, energized electrical work permits, approach boundaries, and electrically safe work conditions

Establish and maintain lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, switching orders, and live-dead-live verification practices for UPS, PDUs, RPPs, busway, switchgear, transformers, automatic transfer switches (ATS), generators, and battery energy storage systems

Lead arc-flash hazard analysis and incident energy studies (IEEE 1584), maintain equipment labeling, and define PPE categories, working distances, and restricted/limited approach boundaries for AC and DC systems

Qualify, train, and audit electrical workers as NFPA 70E Qualified Persons; develop and deliver electrical safety training for operators, technicians, contractors, and construction partners

Review and approve energized work, electrical switching, and commissioning procedures from a safety perspective; stop work when conditions do not meet electrically safe work practice requirements

Ensure proper grounding, bonding, equipotential bonding, and power quality monitoring/telemetry to prevent equipment damage and personnel injury

Validate ATS, generator, and UPS failover procedures for personnel safety during planned and unplanned transfers, including black-start, paralleling, and restoration sequences

Partner with design, construction, and commissioning teams to integrate electrical safety into new builds and expansions: one-line diagrams, protective device coordination, short-circuit studies, temporary power, and construction LOTO

Conduct structured risk assessments of electrical systems, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and electrical hazard assessments for medium- and low-voltage distribution, DC plants, and energy storage

Investigate electrical incidents, near misses, shock events, and arc-flash events; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions

Monitor and mitigate electrical hazards associated with cooling failures, thermal runaway in energy storage, hot work near energized equipment, and extreme temperature/humidity conditions that degrade insulation, PPE, and equipment ratings

Establish safe operating limits and emergency response procedures for electrical events, including arc flash, shock, power loss, battery incidents, and fire involving electrical equipment

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, OSHA 1910 Subpart S, IEEE, IEC, local building/fire codes, and data-center industry guidelines

Coordinate with contractors and vendors to enforce electrical safety requirements during installation, maintenance, and repairs on critical power infrastructure

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, or related engineering field

3+ years of professional experience in electrical power systems, electrical safety, or critical-facility electrical operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Direct ownership or administration of an NFPA 70E electrical safety program in an industrial, utility, or mission-critical environment

Hands-on experience in data centers, critical facilities, or other high-availability electrical environments

Experience with arc-flash studies, short-circuit analysis, and protective device coordination using ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or equivalent

Working knowledge of data center electrical architecture, including utility feeds, generators, paralleling switchgear, ATS, UPS, PDUs, RPPs, busway, STS, and battery energy storage

Familiarity with delta/wye transformers, motor control centers, protective relaying, facility grounding, and power quality

Experience creating and implementing electrical LOTO, switching procedures, and energized electrical work permit processes

Knowledge of OSHA 1910.147, OSHA 1910.269/1910.333, NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, IEEE 1584, and NESC as applicable

NFPA 70E related certifications (e.g., CESCP, CESW, or equivalent electrical safety credentials)

PE (Professional Engineer) license

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or equivalent EHS credential

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or similar electrical design tools

Proficiency with PFMEA, root cause analysis, statistical process control, and structured problem-solving methodologies

Experience working with utility providers, electrical contractors, and commissioning agents on interconnection, cutovers, and live-facility work

Ability to quickly assess an electrical issue in the field and guide technicians through safe troubleshooting and repair

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the mission of enabling multi-planetary life

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area

Position occasionally requires the ability to travel and support other critical computing infrastructure

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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