About the Role
You will design, deploy, and optimize large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) that power xAI’s AI training superclusters in Memphis. These systems, built on Tesla Megapack platforms, must deliver uninterrupted, high-density power at multi-megawatt scale while maintaining extreme reliability under variable AI workloads. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle—from site planning and integration to real-time performance tuning and long-term degradation management—ensuring the storage fleet exceeds 99.999% availability and maximizes round-trip efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical, mechanical, and thermal integration of Megapack-based BESS with on-site substations, inverters, and AI compute loads.
- Develop control strategies and firmware logic for dynamic load balancing, peak shaving, and frequency regulation tailored to AI training power profiles.
- Perform capacity modeling, cycle-life forecasting, and degradation analysis using field telemetry and digital-twin simulations.
- Commission systems, validate nameplate performance, and implement predictive maintenance protocols to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with Tesla Energy teams on custom firmware, hardware revisions, and supply-chain scaling for xAI-specific duty cycles.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE 1547, and local grid interconnection requirements; author interconnection studies and reliability reports.
- Drive root-cause investigations for any energy anomalies and implement corrective actions across the fleet.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Systems Engineering.
- 5+ years in utility-scale BESS or industrial power systems.
- Hands-on experience with lithium-ion systems ≥10 MWh, including PCS, BMS, EMS, and SCADA integration.
- Proficiency in power system modeling tools (PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP) and control programming (Python, MATLAB, IEC 61850).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects under aggressive timelines.
- Willingness to be on-site in Memphis for commissioning and critical operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work with Tesla Megapack or Powerwall deployments.
- PE license or NABCEP certification.
- Experience in AI/datacenter power architectures or microgrid controls.
