About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE:</h3>
<p>As a Construction Electrician, you will install and terminate new electrical infrastructure: substations, medium-voltage distribution, feeders, and building electrical. This is a build job, not an operating-plant job — pull, land, and energize new equipment from drawings, then turn it over. You will follow lockout/tagout and grounding procedures and support first energization and switching on medium-voltage systems up to 161 kV. This position is based in Memphis, TN.</p>
<h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3>
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<li>Install, terminate, and land new substation and campus electrical equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, relays, buswork, control systems, and batteries.</li>
<li>Install conduit, cable tray, cable, wire, and terminations per issued-for-construction drawings; perform underground duct bank, trench, and cable-pull work.</li>
<li>Perform medium-voltage switching and operations up to 161 kV in support of construction and first energization: follow switching orders, isolate equipment, apply grounds, and restore or turn over equipment.</li>
<li>Perform installation quality checks and electrical testing (voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger) and assist with acceptance and commissioning tests on new gear.</li>
<li>Read and interpret construction drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work orders.</li>
<li>Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, clearance procedures, and PPE requirements on an active construction site.</li>
<li>Uncrate, set, and dress equipment; climb structures; operate hand and power tools, pulls, blowers, pumps, and portable generators.</li>
<li>Support construction energization sequences, punch-list closeout, and turnover to operations with engineers and vendors.</li>
<li>Document work performed, test results, and as-built markups.</li>
<li>Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment (PPE).</li>
<li>Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned.</li>
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<h3>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</h3>
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<li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate.</li>
<li>3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician.</li>
<li>Medium-voltage electrical experience, including switching and operations.</li>
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<h3>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</h3>
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<li>Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology.</li>
<li>Journeyman or master electrician license.</li>
<li>Switching and operations experience on systems up to 161 kV (substation, industrial, or utility).</li>
<li>Industrial, substation, or data center construction experience on medium-voltage systems.</li>
<li>Ability to read prints/drawings and use common test tools.</li>
<li>Proficiency with hand/power tools and physical tasks (lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights/confined spaces, outdoors in all weather).</li>
<li>Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in teams.</li>
<li>Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-lines.</li>
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<h3>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</h3>
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<li>Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is required.</li>
<li>Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights.</li>
<li>Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain.</li>
<li>Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.</li>
<li>Stand: up to 6 hours per day.</li>
<li>Sit: up to 3 hours per day.</li>
<li>Push/Pull: up to 75 lbs. (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day.</li>
<li>Overhead reach: up to 3 hours per day.</li>
<li>Walk: up to 3 hours per day.</li>
<li>Lift/Carry: up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day.</li>
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