Project Engineer

Gigaenergy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity options

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Gigaenergy is looking for a Project Engineer based in San Francisco to lead electrical infrastructure projects. You will translate customer needs into site plans, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure performance and safety goals are met.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in utility engineering, proficiency in Autodesk, and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits include health insurance, equity options, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in utility or distribution engineering.
• Strong experience with medium-voltage distribution systems.
• Ability to draft site plans and electrical designs.

Responsibilities

• Draft and iterate on electrical plans for projects.
• Collaborate with utilities and contractors for design finalization.
• Manage site design packages for concurrent projects.

Skills

Electrical design competency

Great communication skills

Proficiency in Autodesk

Problem-solving

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk drafting tools

Job description

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

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in bringing Giga’s electrical infrastructure projects to life. You’ll translate customer and utility requirements into site plans and electrical designs, ensuring our systems meet performance, safety, and cost goals. You’ll work cross-functionally with utilities, suppliers, electricians, and our internal product and operations teams to drive projects from concept through deployment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving in the field, and has the technical grounding to confidently handle medium-voltage design conversations with partners and vendors.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our San Francisco offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Draft and iterate on site plans and electrical plans for customer projects using Autodesk and other design tools.
• Collaborate with utilities, engineers, suppliers, and electrical contractors to finalize electrical design requirements.
• Support the development of medium-voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) component specifications and layouts.
• Manage and iterate on site design packages for multiple concurrent projects in the origination and deployment pipeline.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost and lead time through early component identification and design optimization.
• Support procurement of electrical bill of materials for customer projects
• Work cross-functionally with Giga’s product and operations teams to ensure engineering and construction deliverables meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering workflows, templates, and design libraries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a utility engineer, distribution engineer, or distribution engineering technician (or equivalent).
• Strong electrical design competency with experience in medium-voltage distribution systems and substation design
• Proficiency in Autodesk drafting tools and ability to produce and iterate on site plans.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort collaborating across disciplines (utilities, electricians, suppliers, internal teams).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred (experience may substitute).

Bonus points

• Experience working within energy, utilities, or infrastructure design industries.
• Familiarity with transformer or switchgear design and deployment.
• Prior experience managing multiple simultaneous engineering projects from design through implementation.

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
• Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

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.

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.