Commissioning Assistant

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity options

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

HSA/FSA options

Commuter benefits

On-site team events

Job summary

Giga Energy is hiring for an on-site Cx Assistant to support commissioning activities at data center sites. You will work with the Commissioning Manager and Site Leads, handling documentation, scheduling, and test coordination as you learn the commissioning process on complex buildings.

Ideal for detail-obsessed individuals seeking a clear career path toward Site Lead or Cx Lead, with 3–6 month site assignments and long-term relocation as projects progress.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in commissioning, construction, or related field.
• Familiarity with MEP and electrical systems through coursework or early field experience.
• Ability to read basic construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple workstreams.
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment with multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commissioning Manager and Site Leads with day-to-day administration of commissioning activities across MEP and electrical systems.
• Maintain and organize the commissioning record package, including test results and deficiency logs.
• Track deficiencies through to closure and coordinate with vendors.
• Assist in preparing commissioning plans, FPT scripts, and IST procedures.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor schedules for startup and testing.
• Attend pre-functional inspections and functional tests, noting observations for the Site Lead.
• Support punch list tracking and owner turnover documentation.
• Assist with RFI and submittal tracking related to commissioning scope.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Ability to read construction drawings

Comfortable in fast-moving environment

Education

Coursework or certificate in mechanical/electrical/construction management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Cx Alloy/Factsuite

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

Before a data center can go live, every test result, every deficiency, and every sign-off has to be tracked, documented, and accounted for — and that record has to be airtight. As a Cx Assistant at Giga, you're the person making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You'll support the Commissioning Manager and Site Leads with documentation, scheduling, and test coordination, learning the commissioning process from the ground up on some of the most complex buildings being constructed today. This is a great entry point into commissioning for someone detail-obsessed who wants to build toward a Site Lead or Cx Lead career path.

Where you’ll work

This is an on-site position that requires long-term travel and/or short-term relocation. This person should be comfortable with 3-6 month periods of being at a location before moving to the next.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commissioning Manager and Site Leads with day-to-day administration of commissioning activities across MEP, electrical, and controls systems
• Maintain and organize the commissioning record package, including test results, deficiency logs, submittals, and as-built documentation
• Track deficiencies identified during testing through to closure, following up with vendors and trades on outstanding items
• Assist in preparing commissioning plans, FPT scripts, and IST procedures for review by the Commissioning Manager
• Help coordinate subcontractor and vendor schedules for systems startup and functional testing activities
• Attend and take notes during pre-functional inspections, functional tests, and integrated systems tests, flagging observations to the Site Lead or Commissioning Manager
• Support punch list tracking and help compile documentation for owner turnover and final acceptance
• Assist with RFI and submittal tracking related to commissioning scope

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in commissioning, construction, or a related technical field; internship or field experience on mission-critical or industrial construction projects a plus
• Familiarity with MEP and electrical systems (generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling infrastructure, BMS/controls) through coursework, internships, or early field experience
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing detailed documentation across multiple active workstreams
• Ability to read basic construction drawings and specifications, with willingness to build deeper technical fluency on the job
• Comfortable working in an active, fast-moving construction environment alongside multiple trades and vendors

Bonus points

• Coursework or certificate in mechanical, electrical, or construction management disciplines
• Exposure to hyperscale or colocation data center projects
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or commissioning-specific platforms (e.g., Cx Alloy, FACTSuite)
• Experience in high-growth, startup, or accelerated-schedule environments

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.