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High Voltage Electrician (Construction) - Memphis

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN)hourly with overtimePosted 2mo ago

About the role

High Voltage Electricians to support rapid build-out of SpaceXSI data centers. Traveling journeyman linemen/substation electricians to mobilize with project teams, build and energize 69 kV+ substations and TVA interconnects, and move between sites as required. Construction and commissioning role focused on building new HV infrastructure from drawings and turning over.

Responsibilities

  • Travel with internal construction and electrical teams to project sites to install, land, and test high-voltage substation equipment at 69 kV and above, including breakers, disconnects, CTs/PTs, buswork, structures, HV-side transformer connections, and TVA interconnect facilities.
  • Perform switching, isolation, grounding, and restoration under approved switching orders and clearances (OSHA 1910.269).
  • Install high-voltage conductor, jumpers, terminations, and grounding; support aerial and yard work.
  • Support first energization and commissioning of the high-voltage yard.
  • Read and interpret substation one-lines, physical drawings, and switching procedures; produce as-builts and test records.
  • Ensure compliance with NESC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, and SpaceXSI safety and quality standards, including switching, clearance, LOTO, and arc-flash protocols.
  • Collaborate with contractors, engineers, the utility, and operations teams to deliver projects on time with zero incidents.
  • Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to improve designs.
  • Mobilize quickly between project locations as construction phases and priorities shift.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a journeyman lineman or substation electrician on systems 69 kV and above (TVA, investor-owned utility, generation, or industrial high-voltage yard).
  • Journey-level lineman card (IBEW/NECA or equivalent utility journeyman lineman) or documented substation electrician qualification.
  • Demonstrated switching and clearance work on high-voltage equipment under OSHA 1910.269.
  • Ability to read substation one-lines, physical drawings, and switching orders.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and high-voltage switching and clearance.
  • Ability to climb structures, work at height in an outdoor yard in all weather, lift 50+ lbs, and wear high-voltage PPE.
  • Hourly position with overtime; willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts during construction and energization.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 80% or more on a construction rotation; per diem and/or housing provided while on site.

Skills

Required:High-voltage switchingReading substation drawings and one-linesLOTO and NFPA 70E compliance
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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