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Giga Energy

Controls Engineer

Posted 21 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Mid level
Design, program, commission, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI-based control systems for mission-critical AI data center infrastructure. Responsibilities include control panel and schematic design, network and protocol configuration, VFD controls, P&ID-based logic development, BMS integration, FAT/SAT support, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and maintaining engineering documentation. The role collaborates with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers and requires onsite work in San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston.
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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

You'll support controls for data center cooling products: CDUs, FWUs, chillers, and chiller plant managers. Job entails product development and improvement, field support, factory testing, and troubleshooting. You'll also update as-built drawings and make design changes when needed.

Where you'll work

We are an in-office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

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
Product Support
  • Review Schematics, Layouts, BOM and verify against control narratives and basis of design.
  • Support PLC logic on CDUs, FWUs, chillers, and chiller plant managers.
  • Make logic changes and tune PID loops as needed.
  • Support Ignition BMS screens, tags, and alarms.
  • Work with OEMs on product issues and improvements.
  • Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and unit validation before shipment.
Field Support
  • Support startup and commissioning on site.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, instruments, and networks.
  • Do loop checks and I/O checkouts.
  • Resolve comms issues (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC-UA).
  • Capture field changes and redlines.
Design (as needed)
  • Turn field redlines into as-built drawings.
  • Update schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs for design changes.
  • Update I/O lists and control narratives to match.
Requirements
  • 3–6 years of controls experience
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Design experience with control schematics and P&IDs
  • AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
  • Rockwell Studio 5000 programming
  • PID tuning experience
  • Strong field troubleshooting skills
  • Able to travel up to 50%
Bonus points
  • Data center experience.
  • OEM or product-based controls experience.
  • Hands-on work with CDUs, FWUs, or chillers.
  • Ignition or BMS experience.
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.

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