Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)

Job Description

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 ENGINEER (POWER SYSTEMS)

As a member of the Construction Projects team, you will work with engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable SpaceX to achieve its long-term mission. This team is responsible for the delivery of large capital projects to various internal customer groups across the company. This position is based out of the McGregor Rocket Development Facility. Travel will accompany this role, and based on business needs, opportunities to work at other SpaceX facilities may occur in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate and grow with the multi-disciplinary SpaceX Construction Projects team by performing (power-specific) engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for a variety of critical and fast-paced company projects.

- Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects

- Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out

- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

- Coordinate with electrical utility provider for design/engineering to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure

- Interact with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and project stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology

- 3+ years of professional experience with the design or build of commercial or industrial power systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (