Electrical Lead, Data Center Power & Commissioning

Giga Energy Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Equity options

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking an Electrical Lead to own the electrical systems for our data center projects, from design through commissioning.

This on-site, travel-intensive role requires 8–15+ years of electrical experience, deep power distribution knowledge, and hands-on leadership to drive safe, reliable power delivery at scale. Join a fast-moving team building AI infrastructure with generous benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Deep knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing electrical construction projects from design through commissioning, including managing contractors and vendors.
• Deep knowledge of NEC, NETA and applicable local codes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments at 10+ MW capacity.
• Background in QA/QC or commissioning.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical subcontractors, providing technical, scheduling, and safety direction.
• Own the full lifecycle of data center electrical systems — from conceptual design and load planning through installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations.
• Oversee and coordinate electrical subcontractor activities on-site.
• Inspect and verify all critical electrical installations, focusing on terminations, connections, and panel work.
• Personally confirm quality of terminations (torqueing, labeling, routing, and code compliance).
• Ensure all work meets NEC, local codes, and project specifications.
• Identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship before system energization.
• Serve as the on-site authority for electrical best practices and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other trades to resolve field issues.
• Ensuring RFI procedures are followed and as built drawings are accurately completed.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, punch lists, and quality checks.
• Enforce safety standards and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensuring proper handoff documentation is prepared and available for the commissioning team.

Skills

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Project management

NEC knowledge

Reading schematics

Documentation

Safety procedures

On-site coordination

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking an Electrical Lead to own the electrical systems for our data center projects, from design through commissioning.

This on-site, travel-intensive role requires 8–15+ years of electrical experience, deep power distribution knowledge, and hands-on leadership to drive safe, reliable power delivery at scale. Join a fast-moving team building AI infrastructure with generous benefits and equity options.