Project Engineer

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.
• 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

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.