Senior HVAC Engineer, Data Center Systems Lead

Giga Energy Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, and vision

Equity (options) in startup

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA or HSA

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own HVAC and mechanical system design for AI data center infrastructure from concept to construction documents. You will perform load calculations, equipment selections, and hydronic/ductwork sizing, producing work that is built and verified on site.

You will model hydronic systems, develop system models using industry tools, and deliver coordination-ready AutoCAD and Revit MEP drawings while ensuring code compliance and standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of professional HVAC design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP for system design and modeling.
• Proficiency in Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or similar load calculation software.
• Proficiency in PipeFlo or similar hydronic system modeling software.
• Strong working knowledge of ICC/UPC codes and ASHRAE standards (62.1, 90.1, 90.4).
• Demonstrated competence in load calculations, psychrometrics, piping and ductwork sizing, and equipment selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed HVAC mechanical design for mission-critical data center facilities, from schematic design through construction documents.
• Perform load calculations, psychrometric analysis, ductwork sizing, piping sizing, and equipment selections.
• Model and analyze hydronic systems using PipeFlo or equivalent software.
• Develop system models and energy analyses using Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or similar tools.
• Produce design documentation in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, maintaining coordination-ready models throughout design phases.
• Apply ICC/UPC codes and ASHRAE standards to ensure compliant, optimized designs.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate mechanical systems into the broader facility design.
• Interface with equipment vendors and contractors to validate selections and support procurement.
• Support construction administration, RFI responses, and submittal reviews.

Skills

Load calculations

Psychrometrics

Ductwork sizing

Piping sizing

Equipment selection

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Trane Trace

Carrier HAP

PipeFlo

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own HVAC and mechanical system design for AI data center infrastructure from concept to construction documents. You will perform load calculations, equipment selections, and hydronic/ductwork sizing, producing work that is built and verified on site.

You will model hydronic systems, develop system models using industry tools, and deliver coordination-ready AutoCAD and Revit MEP drawings while ensuring code compliance and standards adherence.