Giga Energy
Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world of Crypto, Data Centers, Renewables and Utilities. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe to help scale their business critical operations. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
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Lead Structural Engineer
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Why Join Giga
- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
What you'll do
As Lead Structural Engineer, you'll serve as the technical authority for the structural design of Giga's modular data center product line and associated site infrastructure. This role demands hybrid expertise in structural steel design for transportable modular enclosures and reinforced concrete design for critical facility foundations.
You'll own the Structural Plan of Record (POR), ensuring all designs meet Risk Category IV requirements for essential facilities while optimizing for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). You'll bridge the gap between innovative modular product design and traditional site infrastructure, creating standardized solutions that can scale across hundreds of deployments.
This is a high-impact technical leadership role where your designs directly enable our rapid deployment model. You'll work at the intersection of structural engineering, manufacturing optimization, and mission-critical infrastructure—designing systems that must perform flawlessly from factory floor to seismic zone.
Where you'll work
If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach, Reno, or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to travel as needed to our job sites and to one of our hub offices.
Responsibilities
Modular Product Design (Steel & Dynamics)
- Structural Analysis: Perform advanced static and dynamic analysis on modular steel enclosures. Calculate stresses for multiple load cases including transportation shock/vibration, crane lifting/rigging (pick points), and stacking configurations.
- Steel Detailing: Design and seal cold-formed and hot-rolled steel assemblies in accordance with AISC 360 and AISI S100.
- Connection Design: optimize connection details (moment frames, braced frames) for mass production, minimizing field welding in favor of bolted, verifiable connections.
- Equipment Support: Design integrated dunnage and support systems for heavy mechanical/electrical equipment (Chillers, Generators, Switchgear) within the module, accounting for seismic anchorage and vibration isolation.
Site Infrastructure (Concrete & Foundation)
- Foundation Design: Engineer shallow and deep foundation systems (mat slabs, spread footings, piles) for high-load industrial sites. Interpret geotechnical reports to determine bearing capacities and settlement limits.
- Seismic Engineering: Execute rigorous seismic analysis for high-seismic zones (SDC D, E, F) per ASCE 7-22. Design lateral force-resisting systems to ensure operational continuity post-event.
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- Plan of Record (POR): Develop standardized foundation templates that can be adapted by A&E firms for specific sites, reducing engineering cycle time.
Coordination & Compliance
- BIM Management: Maintain the Structural Revit model. Coordinate continuously with MEP disciplines to resolve clashes (pipe penetrations, duct routing) before fabrication.
- Code Compliance: Ensure full adherence to IBC, ACI 318 (Concrete), AISC 341 (Seismic Provisions), and local amendments.
- Third-Party Review: Manage external structural peer reviews and coordinate with local jurisdictions for permitting and plan checks.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 8+ years of experience in industrial, power generation, or mission-critical facility design
- Expert-level proficiency in RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, or STAAD.Pro for structural analysis
- Advanced skills in Autodesk Revit Structure and Navisworks for BIM modeling and coordination
- Deep knowledge of ASCE 7 (Minimum Design Loads, specifically Ch. 11-22 for Seismic)
- Mastery of AISC 360/341 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and Seismic Provisions)
- Strong understanding of ACI 318 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete)
- Experience designing both structural steel and reinforced concrete systems
- Proven ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA principles)
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with MEP, manufacturing, and field teams
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
Bonus points
- Structural Engineer (SE) license, particularly for CA/NV
- Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Experience with ANSYS or similar FEA tools for advanced connection analysis
- Knowledge of ISO 1496 (ISO Container Testing) relevant for modular transport
- Background in modular construction, prefabrication, or portable infrastructure
- Experience with data center or mission-critical facility design (Risk Category IV)
- Track record designing for high-seismic regions (SDC D, E, F)
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Experience creating standardized structural templates for rapid deployment
- Familiarity with design-build or EPC project delivery methods
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- FSA/HSA options
- Commuter benefits
- Team on-sites across all offices
Who We Hire
We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:
Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.
High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.
Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.
Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.
Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
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Lead Architect
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Why Join Giga
- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
What you'll do
As Lead Architect, you'll serve as the Design and Code Authority for Giga's data center product line and deployment projects. You'll bridge the gap between our standardized manufacturing intent and the complex web of local regulatory requirements across the United States.
You'll own the architectural life safety strategy—ensuring that every facility we deploy is not only aesthetically distinct and structurally sound, but also fully compliant with IBC, NFPA 101, and local zoning ordinances. This means translating our industrial modular designs into permit-ready packages that satisfy Fire Marshals, Planning Departments, and Building Officials across diverse jurisdictions.
This role combines industrial design pragmatism with regulatory mastery. You'll design building envelopes that optimize for manufacturing efficiency while meeting high-performance thermal and waterproofing requirements. You'll create compelling architectural visualizations that help stakeholders understand our vision. And you'll be the architect who makes modular data centers permittable anywhere in America.
Where you'll work
If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach, Reno, or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to travel as needed to our job sites and to one of our hub offices.
Responsibilities
- Design building shells including steel structures, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), and containerized integration, balancing industrial efficiency with high-performance thermal and waterproofing details
- Create site plans that optimize for logistics, security, and future expansion, determining how standard modules fit diverse geographies while managing setbacks, access roads, and utility entry points
- Maintain architectural Revit models, create custom families, manage central files, and ensure perfect coordination with Mechanical and Electrical linked models
- Execute detailed occupant load calculations and egress modeling per IBC Chapter 10 and NFPA 101, defining travel distances, exit widths, and dead-end corridors for complex industrial environments
- Specify fire-rated assemblies (walls, floors, penetrations) to ensure proper fire separation distances and compartmentation
- Guarantee full compliance with ADA and ANSI A117.1 for accessible routes and workspaces across all facilities
- Lead permit submission process
- Manage permit packages to local building departments, serving as primary point of contact for Plan
- Check comments and code interpretation resolution
- Proactively engage with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, Fire Marshals, and Planning Departments to clarify code applicability for novel modular structures
- Produce zoning analyses, site feasibility studies, and conceptual packages for planning commission reviews to support the real estate team
- Produce high-quality 3D renderings, photorealistic perspectives, and architectural walkthroughs for internal stakeholders, investors, and planning boards
- Generate complete architectural drawing sets, life safety plans, code analysis sheets, and AHJ plan check responses
Requirements
- Registered Architect (RA) license required
- 7+ years of architectural experience with specific focus on industrial, data center, or manufacturing facilities
- Expert-level mastery of Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling and documentation
- Deep working knowledge of IBC (International Building Code), particularly Groups F-1, S-1, and B
- Strong understanding of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and egress requirements
- Experience interpreting municipal zoning codes including setbacks, FAR, and height limits
- Proficiency in architectural visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, or Twinmotion)
- Proven track record managing permit submissions and AHJ coordination
- Strong understanding of fire-rated assemblies and compartmentation strategies
- Experience with accessibility requirements under ADA and ANSI A117.1
- Ability to balance design intent with manufacturing constraints Bachelor's (B.Arch) or Master's (M.Arch) degree in Architecture
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with regulatory officials and cross-functional teams
Bonus points
- NCARB certification Experience with modular construction, prefabrication, or containerized architecture
- Background in mission-critical or data center facilities specifically
- Knowledge of pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems
- Experience with design-build or fast-track project delivery
- Familiarity with high-performance building envelopes and thermal optimization
- Track record creating standardized architectural solutions for rapid deployment
- Experience with industrial occupancy classifications and mixed-use interpretations
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- Portfolio demonstrating both technical rigor and visual communication excellence
- Understanding of zoning entitlement processes and planning commission engagement
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- FSA/HSA options
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team on-sites across all offices
Who We Hire
We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:
Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.
High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.
Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.
Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.
Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
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Lead Electrical Engineer
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Why Join Giga
- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
What you'll do
Giga's mission is to manufacture data centers to support the AI ramp. We're moving beyond traditional construction to a product-based approach, designing and mass-producing high-performance infrastructure that can keep pace with the exponential demand for compute. As Lead Electrical Engineer, you'll own the power architecture and electrical DNA of these next-generation facilities.
This is a rare opportunity to define the electrical backbone of a rapidly scaling infrastructure company. You won't just be managing a single 50 MW build—you'll be creating the Plan of Record (POR) for Giga Data Centers, a standardized, manufactured product that will be deployed globally.
You'll set the standard for high-density AI power delivery, designing medium and low voltage distribution, backup generation, and UPS systems that can handle the most demanding compute workloads on the planet. The AI ramp is the defining industrial challenge of our time, and you'll build the engine that powers it. Your designs will be manufactured and deployed rapidly, with direct impact visible across hundreds of facilities.
Where you'll work
If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach, Reno, or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to travel as needed to our job sites and to one of our hub offices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the electrical POR for Giga Data Centers, defining the "Gold Standard" design that enables manufacturing of reliability and efficiency at scale.
- Author and own the internal engineering library including technical specifications and Basis of Design documents for all power systems, establishing what we build and how we measure success.
- Design to global and local standards, ensuring strict compliance with the NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards for mission-critical power distribution.
- Guide external engineering (A&E) firms to localize designs while maintaining strict adherence to core power performance intent and standardization requirements.
- Execute rigorous power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analysis to ensure system resilience and safety.
- Engineer complex, high-density power distribution topologies (Medium Voltage down to the rack PDU) aligned with OCP (Open Compute Project) specifications for AI interoperability.
- Select and specify medium/low voltage switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, ATS/STS units, and high-ampacity busways for high-density compute environments.
- Create detailed Bills of Material (BOMs), Quantity Take Offs (QTOs), and Commissioning scripts to support a manufacturing-first supply chain.
- Develop Sequence of Operations (SOO) and Control Narratives for EPMS/BMS integration, dictating how electrical systems respond to utility failures and dynamic AI load changes.
- Use advanced simulation tools to optimize power system reliability and validate designs before manufacturing.
Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 7+ years of electrical engineering experience with a strong focus on mission-critical, data center, or heavy industrial facilities.
- Deep working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) and relevant IEEE standards.
- Strong background in electrical system analysis using tools like ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
- Experience with relay programming and protection coordination schemes.
- Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD for electrical design.
- Proven ability to create engineering standards from scratch rather than just copying legacy reference designs.
- Strong understanding of high-density power solutions (100kW+ racks) and modern data center topologies (distributed redundant, block redundant, etc.).
- Experience specifying heavy electrical equipment including MV/LV switchgear, generators, and large-scale UPS systems.
- Track record developing standardized designs for scalable deployment.
Bonus points
- Understanding of OCP (Open Compute Project) power initiatives, including Open Rack architectures and 48V DC power shelves.
- Experience with utility grid interconnection and medium/high voltage substation design.
- Background in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and SCADA integration.
- Experience with a manufacturing-first design approach (DfMA principles).
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- A clear preference for hands-on building over administrative management.
- Track record creating Plans of Record for manufactured products.
- Experience managing A&E firms and maintaining design standards across partners.
- Familiarity with Level 1-5 commissioning processes and integrated systems testing (IST) for electrical infrastructure.
- Experience with design-build or fast-track project delivery.
Who We Hire
We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:
Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.
High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.
Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.
Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.
Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
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