Project Engineer
Giga Energy
| Company | Giga Energy |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Houston |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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�
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