xAI is seeking a Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory approvals for on-site natural gas power generation facilities supporting AI supercomputing infrastructure
Job Summary
xAI is seeking a Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory approvals for on-site natural gas power generation facilities supporting AI supercomputing infrastructure.
The role requires navigating complex Texas regulatory processes to secure air permits, ERCOT registrations, and environmental authorizations for large-scale turbine projects.
Candidates must have deep hands-on expertise in TCEQ rules and federal CAA requirements to expedite reviews and resolve comments for aggressive project schedules.
Matching Summary
xAI is seeking a Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory approvals for on-site natural gas power generation facilities supporting AI supercomputing infrastructure.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Texas power generation permitting expertise
TCEQ NSR PSD Title V permit management
ERCOT registration and interconnection studies
Air emissions modeling and BACT analysis
Regulatory agency relationship building
Nice-to-have
Experience with data center power projects
Knowledge of Texas Senate Bill 6 incentives
Strong technical writing skills
Proactive mindset in high-ambiguity environments
Ability to handle multiple complex applications
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
Direct experience with large-scale on-site generation projects (>50 MW)
Proven success securing major air permits (NSR/PSD/Title V) in Texas