Power Systems Engineer

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Troubleshooting","Ability to work in high-stress environments","Ability to resolve real-time conflicts","Contract management"]

Join the Construction Projects Team to lead power-scope engineering through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning at SpaceX’s Bastrop site. You’ll develop electrical design documentation, manage subcontractor contracts, resolve field conflicts, and coordinate with utility providers to ensure reliable power for critical infrastructure. The role requires onsite hands-on work, contract and documentation work for aerospace/industrial/commercial projects, and the ability to troubleshoot and support technicians under tight deadlines.

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Power Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Join the Construction Projects Team to lead power-scope engineering through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning at SpaceX’s Bastrop site. You’ll develop electrical design documentation, manage subcontractor contracts, resolve field conflicts, and coordinate with utility providers to ensure reliable power for critical infrastructure. The role requires onsite hands-on work, contract and documentation work for aerospace/industrial/commercial projects, and the ability to troubleshoot and support technicians under tight deadlines.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the project team, consulting engineers, and contractors across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for power-specific scope items.
  • •Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects.
  • •Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors through contract close-out.
  • •Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time.
  • •Coordinate with electrical utility providers to ensure reliable power service to critical site infrastructure.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
  • •3+ years of professional experience designing or building commercial or industrial power systems.
  • •Primary experience with electrical and power distribution systems (e.g., delta/wye transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, building lighting, facility grounding).
  • •Experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches.
  • •Familiarity with the National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailTroubleshootingAbility to work in high-stress environmentsAbility to resolve real-time conflictsContract management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADRevitNational Electric Code (NEC)National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)International Building Code (IBC)Delta/wye transformersSwitchgearMotor control centersUPS systemsBackup generatorsAutomatic transfer switches

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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