POWER PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
As a Power Projects Development Associate at SpaceXSI, you'll support power project development at our sites, helping deliver the electrical infrastructure that keeps operations running. Working onsite in Bastrop or Starbase, TX with cross-functional teams, you'll assist through the project lifecycle-from scoping and site development to commissioning-tracking issues and helping keep work on schedule. Expect to coordinate details, support the team, and help keep projects moving to fuel our mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the design, installation, and commissioning of power project infrastructure, including generation, interconnection, substations, renewables and related electrical systems
- Work closely with engineering, facilities, and project teams to align power project scope with SpaceXSI's operational needs
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to support equipment procurement, installation schedules, and compliance with SpaceXSI's technical and safety standards
- Assist the facilities team with real estate matters for power project sites, such as identifying prospective properties, supporting lease and acquisition work, dispositions (terminations and subleases/assignments), and related site-control matters
- Support legal, finance, and other departments on real estate and project transactions, including tracking terms and conditions, payment status, and required document and information delivery
- Help forecast and plan for future power capacity needs to support SpaceXSI's growing initiatives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, real estate, or business
- 6+ months of professional experience (internships and co-ops count)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Interest in real estate licensing, or a current real estate license, and willingness to acquire licenses in new states
- Exposure to contract management or commercial documentation
- Familiarity with power project development, including utility interconnection, substations, generation, or large electrical infrastructure
- Coursework, internships, or experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This role is based in Bastrop or Starbase, TX, and requires being onsite at a SpaceX office; remote or hybrid work will not be considered
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed