Electrical Engineer, Power Generation
OpenAI · San Francisco
Frontier labonsitesenior$257k–$327k
At a glance
Highlights
- Design on-site power generation systems for large AI data center campuses.
- Carry electrical designs from concept through commissioning and validation.
- Define repeatable electrical reference designs for future generation plants.
Ideal candidate
Seasoned electrical engineer passionate about resilient power systems who thrives taking complex generation projects from concept to operation and collaborating across disciplines at massive scale.
Requirements
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience on power generation, utility, industrial, microgrid, or mission-critical projects
- Deep knowledge of generators, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, grounding, auxiliary power, and electrical system studies
- Experience with grid-connected and islanded generation, synchronization, load sharing, and black-start restoration
- Ability to interpret OEM data, operating scenarios, failure modes, and data center load requirements
- Experience carrying designs through construction, commissioning, and operational validation
- Knowledge of applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NERC, and utility requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Lab profile
About OpenAI
Builds safe frontier AI models and products like ChatGPT for broad benefit.
What they build
- ChatGPT
- OpenAI API
- Frontier AI models
Known for
- Frontier-scale distributed ML training
- Massive GPU fleet and data center operations
- Exabyte-scale data lakes and streaming
- AI alignment and safety research
Key facts
- Operates one of the world's largest GPU fleets
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