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# Project Engineer at Giga Energy

- **Company:** Giga Energy
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-03-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gigaenergy/jobs/5150347008

## 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 a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in bringing Giga’s electrical infrastructure projects to life. You’ll translate customer and utility requirements into site plans and electrical designs, ensuring our systems meet performance, safety, and cost goals. You’ll work cross-functionally with utilities, suppliers, electricians, and our internal product and operations teams to drive projects from concept through deployment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving in the field, and has the technical grounding to confidently handle medium-voltage design conversations with partners and vendors.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year.

## Responsibilities

- Draft and iterate on site plans and electrical plans for customer projects using Autodesk and other design tools.
- Collaborate with utilities, engineers, suppliers, and electrical contractors to finalize electrical design requirements.
- Support the development of medium-voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) component specifications and layouts.
- Manage and iterate on site design packages for multiple concurrent projects in the origination and deployment pipeline.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost and lead time through early component identification and design optimization.
- Support procurement of electrical bill of materials for customer projects
- Work cross-functionally with Giga’s product and operations teams to ensure engineering and construction deliverables meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering workflows, templates, and design libraries.
- Build relationships with utilities serving Giga Projects to drive successful implementation and collaboration
- Understand and derisk power delivery strategy of development projects

## Requirements

- 5+ years relevant expeirence as utility engineer or large load developer
- Strong electrical design competency with experience in medium-voltage distribution systems and substation design
- Proficiency in Autodesk drafting tools and ability to produce and iterate on site plans.
- Strong relationship management with excellent communication skills and comfort collaborating across disciplines (utilities, electricians, suppliers, internal teams).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred (experience may substitute).

Bonus points

- Experience working within energy, utilities, or infrastructure design industries.
- Familiarity with transformer or switchgear design and deployment.
- Prior experience managing multiple simultaneous engineering projects from design through implementation.

## 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
- Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

## 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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