Fluids Engineer (Power Generation) - Memphis

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. 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. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Power Generation Engineering team is seeking a talented Fluids Engineer where you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to rapidly design, build, and activate fluid systems supporting power plants and related generation infrastructure. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, build, and activate fluid systems for power generation plants, including fuel gas, ammonia, water, compressed/instrument air, and HVAC Utilize knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and control theory to design and analyze power plant process and utility fluid systems Model piping assemblies using CAD software and perform piping stress analysis Read and develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams of complex fluids systems Select components, such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, and filters, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc) to establish a complete system design Manage the fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects occurring at the power plant, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time plant operations, commissioning, and post-outage data reviews Work closely with operations teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term Provide innovative solutions to problems under minimal supervision or direction BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering discipline 5+ years of hands-on experience working with industrial fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team Experience with fuel gas, ammonia (storage, delivery, and/or process use), water treatment or cooling water, compressed/instrument air, and HVAC or chilled-water systems Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems per…