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Electrical Engineer - Energy & Generation

SpaceX· Texas - Construction Projects
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McGregor, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Electrical Engineer responsibilities centered on designing, building, and activating power generation infrastructure for SpaceX facilities, with a focus on energy and generation efficiency, reliability, and resilience at the McGregor, TX facility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering and construction of temporary and permanent power generation plants, including gas/diesel generators, gas turbines, solar arrays, and hybrid systems to meet facility energy demands and reduce peak grid impacts
  • Oversee the build and commissioning of power generation infrastructure, coordinating with construction teams to ensure safe, efficient installation and integration with existing site power distribution and utility feeds
  • Develop maintenance programs for power systems, including predictive maintenance schedules, performance monitoring, and upgrades to enhance reliability and longevity
  • Perform detailed power system analyses, including load forecasting, energy modeling, and optimization for cost and efficiency in a high-demand manufacturing environment
  • Collaborate with utility providers to negotiate and implement grid interconnections, while designing resilient on-site generation to minimize downtime during outages or expansions
  • Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power generation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, along with working with contractors on larger issues and repairs
  • Drive innovation in sustainable power solutions, such as incorporating energy storage and renewable sources into permanent generation plants
  • Develop long term facility load ramps with site personnel from various teams to determine power needs across various buildings and product teams for energy procurement and utility/generation expansion
  • Support overall facility power strategy through risk management, budgeting, and reporting on generation performance metrics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation design, construction, or maintenance

Skills

Required:Electrical engineering fundamentalsPower system analysis
Nice to have:Grid interconnection and utility coordination

Benefits

  • (Not specified in the description)
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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