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# Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Giga Energy

- **Company:** Giga Energy
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gigaenergy/jobs/5407229008

## Job description

## 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 Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Giga, you will produce the plumbing and fire protection designs for our AI data center infrastructure projects. You'll design restroom plumbing and roof drainage, lay out sprinkler systems and run the hydraulic calculations, prepare riser diagrams, and review and edit specifications. You'll collaborate with clients, architects, structural and mechanical engineers, electrical teams, code officials, and AHJs to deliver designs that meet stringent reliability, operational, and code requirements. Our Engineer of Record sets design direction and seals the drawings. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for someone who takes pride in clean, correct drawings, works well with a team, and thrives in fast-paced, complex technical environments.

Where you'll work

This role is based in one of our offices (Houston, TX / Long Beach, CA / San Francisco, CA / Reno, NV) or Fully Remote. We work in person because the best engineering happens when smart people are in the same room. Some travel to active project sites and client meetings should be expected.

That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.

## Responsibilities

- Lay out sprinkler systems for data center and mission critical facilities, including data halls, support spaces, and administrative areas
- Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, and site fire water distribution
- Design plumbing systems for restrooms and support spaces, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, and fixtures
- Design roof drainage and storm drainage systems
- Prepare riser diagrams, plans, sections, details, and equipment schedules
- Review and edit project specifications
- Follow design direction from the Engineer of Record and incorporate review comments
- Coordinate designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil disciplines
- Coordinate sprinkler releasing and interlock requirements with the fire alarm designer
- Support submittal and RFI review during construction
- Check your own work for cross-reference, calculation, and specification consistency before it goes out
- Work on multiple concurrent projects and keep deliverables on schedule

## Requirements

- Minimum of 3+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience
- Plumbing design experience including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, fixtures, and roof and storm drainage
- Working knowledge of backflow prevention and cross-connection control requirements
- Sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculation experience on large commercial, industrial, or data center projects
- Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, 22, 24, and 25, the International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and in hydraulic calculation software such as Elite Fire, AutoSPRINK, HASS, or HydraCALC
- Able to follow direction from the Engineer of Record, incorporate review comments, and revise documents accordingly
- Able to read, review, and edit specifications
- A team player who communicates clearly, coordinates well with other disciplines, and is easy to work with
- Able to carry multiple concurrent design assignments and deliver on schedule
- Comfortable working with minimal day-to-day oversight and moving fast in a high-velocity environment

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout, Level III or higher
- Data center and mission-critical facility experience, particularly with hyperscale, colocation, and AI-focused deployments
- Experience with preaction, clean agent, and special hazards systems
- Experience with rainwater harvesting systems
- Familiarity with fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems
- Experience with liquid-cooled, high-density compute halls
- Experience developing or maintaining design standards and specification templates
- Texas project experience and familiarity with local AHJ processes

## 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.

## About Giga Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Giga Energy designs, manufactures, and operates full-stack AI energy infrastructure — from transformers and switchboards to turnkey, high-density data center sites.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, USA (manufacturing also in Long Beach, CA and global supply chain)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Brent Whitehead and Matt Lohstroh

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Energy infrastructure and data center development, specifically for AI and hyperscale computing.
- Target customers: Hyperscale AI companies, electrical distributors, electrical contractors, manufacturers’ representatives, renewable energy sites, and industrial/commercial power users.
- Mission/purpose: To build AI factories faster by owning the entire value chain — from site origination and equipment manufacturing to operations — eliminating the delays and finger-pointing of fragmented supply chains.

## Products & Services
- **Turnkey AI Data Center Sites**: Full development of build-to-suit data centers on company-owned or customer land, with flexible deal structures and nine-month timelines.
- **Padmount & Substation Transformers**: UL-listed transformers up to 8,400 kVA; manufactured in Houston, TX.
- **UL 891 Low Voltage Switchboards**: High-density power distribution (up to 4,000A @ 480V) built in Long Beach, CA.
- **GigaBox Air™**: Air-cooled modular compute module (600 kW–1,430 kW) for plug-and-play deployment.
- **GigaBox Hydro™**: Liquid-cooled high-density compute module rated for 45°C ambient with redundant cooling.
- **GigaBase**: Pre-engineered, scalable data center system for faster compute capacity deployment.
- **Colocation Services**: Purpose-built, high-density GPU colocation on Giga-owned powered land.
- **Giga Power Systems**: Platform for power market optimization, earning up to $80k per MW per year in SPP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metrics**: 6.5+ GW of infrastructure delivered; 175 MW of operational flexible-load sites; 500+ MW in pipeline.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (company appears self-funded).
- **Growth Signals**: 150+ employees; team growing across engineering, projects, sales, and operations; new manufacturing facilities in Houston and Long Beach; claimed ability to deliver data center sites in nine months (industry norm is 2+ years).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Owns origination, manufacturing (transformers, switchboards, cooling modules), general contracting, and operations under one roof — no middlemen.
- **Fast lead times**: In-stock inventory and made-to-order options with best-in-industry lead times; same-day quotes and dedicated 1:1 communication.
- **Certified quality**: UL-listed, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and DOE 2016 compliant products with comprehensive warranty.
- **US-based support**: Responsive support and operations teams located in the US, with global supply chain oversight.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling pipeline of powered land sites in low-cost power markets (e.g., SPP) for flexible-load and AI workloads.
- Expanding custom engineering capabilities for hyperscaler and high-density GPU deployments.
- Growing power market optimization revenue streams (up to $80k/MW/year) to attract operators.
- Continuing to hire across engineering, operations, and project management to support rapid expansion.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “move fast and think practically” with a focus on solving real-world problems in an industry that matters. Emphasis on accountability and ownership.
- **Locations**: Remote-friendly for many roles; offices in Houston, TX and Long Beach, CA; some remote US positions.
- **Open roles (as of mid-2026)**: 44 jobs listed, including BIM Lead, Controls Engineer, Lead Civil Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, and roles in finance, operations, and sales.
- **Perks**: Not explicitly stated, but the company highlights hands-on impact, fast timelines, and the chance to work on critical AI infrastructure from concept to delivery.

## Sources
1. [gigaenergy.com - About Page](https://www.gigaenergy.com/about)
2. [gigaenergy.com - Homepage](https://www.gigaenergy.com)
3. [linkedin.com - Giga Energy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gigaenergy)
4. [greenhouse.io - Giga Energy Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gigaenergy)

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