Civil Engineer

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity (options) in a rapidly growing,

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Monthly team onsite meetings

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to the full lifecycle of site development projects in the United States, including feasibility, design development, and construction execution. You will support site assessments, design tasks, and compliance activities under mentorship, with hands‑on CAD skills and a comfort level on construction sites.

The role is based in our Houston area with full‑time onsite expectations, and bi‑weekly Fridays may be worked from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 2–4 years of experience in land development, industrial construction, or data center infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar BIM software.
• Working knowledge of hydrology, soil mechanics, and reinforced concrete design.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing site layouts, including grading plans, drainage systems, utility routing, and foundation design under senior engineer guidance.
• Conduct site assessments, gather geotechnical data, and contribute to environmental impact studies to support project viability determinations.
• Research and apply local zoning laws and building codes; support the permitting process with municipal and state agencies.
• Contribute to project schedules and budgets; assist with vendor coordination under senior oversight.
• Support structural calculations for specialized equipment housing (e.g., pads for cooling units, heavy electrical infrastructure).
• Perform site inspections to verify construction alignment with engineering specifications and safety standards; document findings.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to the full lifecycle of our site development projects, from initial feasibility through construction execution. You will support site assessments, design development, and compliance activities under mentorship from senior engineers. The ideal candidate has hands‑on CAD skills and is comfortable working both at the desk and on construction sites.

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

• Assist in developing site layouts, including grading plans, drainage systems, utility routing, and foundation design under senior engineer guidance.
• Conduct site assessments, gather geotechnical data, and contribute to environmental impact studies to support project viability determinations.
• Research and apply local zoning laws and building codes; support the permitting process with municipal and state agencies.
• Contribute to project schedules and budgets; assist with vendor coordination under senior oversight.
• Support structural calculations for specialized equipment housing (e.g., pads for cooling units, heavy electrical infrastructure).
• Perform site inspections to verify construction alignment with engineering specifications and safety standards; document findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 2–4 years of experience in land development, industrial construction, or data center infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar BIM software.
• Working knowledge of hydrology, soil mechanics, and reinforced concrete design.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Bonus points

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure requirements (Power, Cooling, and Fiber connectivity).
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders.

Who We Hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

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 onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate