Applications Engineer, Transformers

Gigaenergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, and vision

Equity (options)

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

Commuter benefits

Monthly team on-sites

Job summary

Giga Energy seeks a Transformer Applications Engineer to support technical bidding for medium and high-voltage transformers. You will collaborate with domestic and international teams and manufacturers to ensure customer equipment requirements are met.

The role is based in a docked on-site office culture with Houston as a hub; exceptions may be made for exceptional talent living elsewhere. Occasional travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Masters a plus).
• 5+ years of experience with three-phase, oil-filled transformers in North American market.
• Willingness to be on-call beyond typical hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer requirements from bid documents, datasheets and drawings to compile internal equipment specification documents.
• Serve as a technical resource for technical sales engineers in scoping and development of bid proposal documents.
• Communicate project specifications with internal engineering, operations and external engineering to assist in costing and scoping estimation.
• Assist in drafting of equipment device bill-of-materials including the selection of suitable components and monitoring devices.
• Evaluate alignment of supplier and partner proposals with customer requirements and internal standards (pre and post-drawing).
• Support internal and external engineering team understanding of project needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitor offerings.
• Participate in meetings with vendors and foreign application engineers, both virtually and in-person, to support the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication between sales, manufacturing, engineering and customer support.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites and manufacturing facilities as needed.

Skills

Transformer knowledge

Bid/proposal support

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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

We are seeking a highly passionate and motivated Transformer Applications Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on supporting the technical bidding and submittal processes for our medium voltage pad mount transformers and high voltage power transformer offerings. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with domestic and international team members and occasionally with manufacturers to ensure effective communication of and alignment with customer equipment requirements for projects.

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

• Assess customer requirements from bid documents, technical datasheets, schematics, single/multi-line drawings, and meetings to compile internal equipment specification documents
• Serve as a technical resource for technical sales engineers in the scoping and development of bid proposal documents
• Communicate project specifications with internal engineering, operations teams, and external engineering to assist in accurate costing and scoping estimation of projects
• Assist in drafting of equipment device bill-of-materials including the selection of suitable components and monitoring devices
• Evaluate alignment of supplier and partner proposals with customer requirements and internal standards (pre and post-drawing)
• Support internal and external engineering team understanding of project needs
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitor offerings
• Participate in meetings with vendors and foreign application engineers, both virtually and in-person, to support the team
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination between sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customer support departments
• Travel occasionally to customer sites and manufacturing facilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in three-phase, oil-filled, medium and high-voltage distribution and power transformers in the North American market
• Willingness to be on-call beyond typical work hours

Bonus points

• Familiar with NEC, NEMA, IEEE, and UL requirements for North American transformers
• Strong commitment to speed in delivery
• Strong technical understanding of medium and high voltage power transformers required; experience in a technical sales or engineering role preferred
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership of products and projects
• Strong problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required

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
• Monthly 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, and 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.