About this MEP Superintendent role at Giga Energy
About Giga
Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
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 the MEP Superintendent, you will run mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction on the ground at one of Giga's active data center sites — coordinating the trades that turn a shell into a live, mission-critical facility. You'll manage MEP subcontractors day-to-day, keep switchgear, UPS, CRAH/CRAC, and BMS installations on schedule and to spec, and be the person who catches a clash or a sequencing problem before it becomes a delay. You'll work directly with the Project Director, PMs, and the commissioning team to make sure what gets installed in the field is what actually gets turned over — clean, tested, and ready for IST.
Where you’ll work
This is a site-based role. You'll be on-site full-time at an active Giga data center construction site, with the specific location depending on current project needs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day MEP construction activities, including electrical (MV/HV, switchgear, UPS), mechanical (CRAH/CRAC, chillers, piping), and plumbing scopes
- Coordinate and direct MEP subcontractors, ensuring work is sequenced correctly across trades and stays on schedule
- Review and enforce compliance with single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and MEP specifications in the field
- Enforce site safety standards specific to electrical and mechanical work, including LOTO procedures
- Coordinate closely with the commissioning team to prepare systems for FPTs and IST, and resolve issues found during commissioning
- Manage trade stacking and sequencing to avoid clashes between electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and controls installers
- Maintain daily logs, track progress against the schedule, and flag delays, material issues, or risks early
- Inspect in-progress work for compliance with OPR/BOD requirements and applicable codes
- Resolve field-level conflicts between MEP trades and escalate issues that require design or engineering input
- Support quality control inspections and punch list closeout for MEP scopes
- Partner with the Project Director and Project Managers on schedule updates, manpower planning, and subcontractor performance
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in MEP construction, with at least 3+ years in a superintendent or equivalent field leadership role
- Experience running MEP scopes on large-scale industrial, utility, or mission-critical facility projects
- Strong working knowledge of MV/HV electrical systems, switchgear, UPS, and CRAH/CRAC systems
- Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and MEP specifications
- OSHA 30 certification
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors across multiple trades and hold them accountable to schedule and quality
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across trades, commissioning teams, engineers, and project leadership
Bonus points
- Experience building data centers or other mission-critical facilities
- Direct experience supporting commissioning (Cx) activities, including FPTs and IST
- Familiarity with BMS/controls integration in the field
How We Work
We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits, where applicable
- Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites
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.
