Power Generation Engineer - Memphis

The role

You will run and improve the natural gas power plants that power Colossus, the AI supercomputer in Memphis. You will keep power delivery reliable and efficient for the datacenter.

What you will do

• Oversee daily operations of natural gas turbines and power generation equipment, meeting safety and environmental standards
• Monitor power systems to find and fix issues early, reducing downtime and raising efficiency
• Work with electrical engineers and datacenter operations to connect power systems to AI infrastructure needs
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrades on turbines, generators and control systems
• Develop strategies for energy efficiency, cost reduction and sustainable power generation
• Lead root cause analysis for power-related incidents and drive continuous improvement
• Keep all operations compliant with local, state and federal natural gas plant regulations
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, or a scientific discipline
• At least 1 year of experience in power generation, with a focus on natural gas plants, turbines or high-reliability energy systems

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience, including leadership in power plant operations or datacenter energy management
• Strong understanding of turbine operations, control systems and power distribution in industrial settings
• Proven track record troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues in power generation
• Familiarity with safety protocols, environmental regulations and standards such as ASME and IEEE
• Expertise in natural gas turbine technologies (e.g., GE, Siemens) and combined cycle power plants
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration or hybrid power systems
• Certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or CEM (Certified Energy Manager)
• Prior work in high-tech or mission-critical facilities, such as data centers or aerospace

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About the company

SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence, including the Colossus supercomputers and Grok models. The team is building the full stack from compute to the applications people use.