# Ops/Build Engineer

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Electrical Engineering, High-Voltage Systems, Substations, Transmission Systems, Neta Testing, Doble F6150, Omicron Cmc, Sel Relays, Scada, Telemetry, Nerc Prc, Nfpa 70E, Ieee Standards, Sf6 Monitoring, Relay Event Records
**Posted:** 2026-08-18

> Build, commission, energize, and operate high-voltage transmission and distribution infrastructure supporting AI training campuses. The role requires 5+ years of substation experience, hands-on troubleshooting, utility coordination, and a strong electrical safety focus.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Take high- and medium-voltage assets from steel in the ground to carrying load, then own their reliability in operation.
- Own the substation and transmission energization plan, including pre-energization checks, phasing verification, synchronizing checks, and staged load ramp.
- Direct NETA acceptance testing on breakers, transformers, GIS, instrument transformers, arresters, and cable systems.
- Execute relay end-to-end testing, transfer trip verification, and point-to-point SCADA and telemetry checkout with the site and utility.
- Coordinate outages and switching with the utility; write and own clearance and switching procedures.
- Execute the electrical safety program in the field, including arc-flash labeling, energized work permitting, and switching authorization.
- After energization, own the transformer oil program, breaker maintenance intervals, battery and charger program, SF6 monitoring, and fault investigation using relay event records.
- Collaborate with construction, vendors, and technicians to drive continuous improvements at the Memphis campus.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline, or 8+ years of substation field experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years in substation commissioning, testing, build, or utility operations on high-power, high-voltage systems.
- Experience energizing high-voltage equipment and directing switching on live systems.
- Experience with relay test sets such as Doble F6150 or Omicron CMC.
- NETA Level III or IV certification preferred.
- Experience with SEL relay families.
- NERC PRC compliance testing and evidence experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and support technicians hands-on.
- Ability to lead teams, work independently, and perform in dynamic, high-stress environments with tight deadlines.
- Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, and at heights.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
- Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.
- Willingness to work on-site in Memphis, TN; this is not a remote or hybrid role.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and OEM engagement, and support of other sites.
- Valid driver's license.

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