MV Engineering Manager — Equity & Fast AI Data Centers

Giga Energy Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity (options)

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

Commuter benefits

On-site collaboration

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. is seeking a Medium Voltage Engineering Manager to lead MV switchgear design across data center and manufacturing portfolios. You will own engineering strategy, review designs, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver safe, code-compliant MV systems at pace.

The role is based in a hybrid-friendly, in-person setting with strong collaboration across engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. A PE license and MV expertise are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on medium voltage power distribution systems.
• 3+ years of experience directly managing or leading a team of engineers.
• Deep hands-on experience with MV switchgear design, specification, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of protective relay coordination, short circuit studies, and arc flash analysis.
• Experience with industry codes and standards: NEC, IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, NETA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering design and specification of MV switchgear (5kV–38kV), including bus configuration, breaker selection, and enclosure design.
• Own protection and relay coordination studies, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazard assessments for MV systems.
• Review and approve single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and switchgear schematics for accuracy and code compliance (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NETA).
• Manage relationships with switchgear OEMs and manufacturers, including technical bid evaluation and FAT.
• Partner with construction and commissioning teams to ensure MV switchgear designs translate to field installation.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of MV engineers, setting technical standards and reviewing their design work.
• Serve as escalation point for MV switchgear issues during procurement, construction, and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of MV design standards and templates across projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

MV power distribution

Protection & coordination

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SKM

ETAP

GE Multilin

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. is seeking a Medium Voltage Engineering Manager to lead MV switchgear design across data center and manufacturing portfolios. You will own engineering strategy, review designs, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver safe, code-compliant MV systems at pace.

The role is based in a hybrid-friendly, in-person setting with strong collaboration across engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. A PE license and MV expertise are highly valued.