Switchboard Engineer
Location: Houston, TX or Long Beach, CA or San Francisco, CA; Remote, US (if outside these locations)
Department: Product & Operations
About Giga
At Giga, we develop, build, and operate AI energy infrastructure that powers the modern world. And we’re on a mission to fix the broken energy infrastructure experience — permanently. Our vertically integrated approach stacks site origination and development, infrastructure manufacturing, and power market participation under one operating system. Founded in Texas, Giga partners with AI hyperscalers, data center operators and other energy infrastructure teams to deliver projects faster.
- The Pace: You will own projects moving faster than anywhere else in the industry.
- The Impact: You are the person who turns "concepts" into "contracts" and "permits."
- The Team: Work with a world-class group of engineers and builders defining the future of AI infrastructure.
What you’ll do
We’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Switchboard Engineer to join our Houston-based engineering team. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between U.S. customer requirements and our manufacturing operations in China, owning the customization and delivery of switchboard designs from concept to manufacturing release. You’ll leverage your CAD expertise and deep knowledge of UL 891 standards to develop mechanical and electrical prints that meet rigorous quality and safety benchmarks. If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment and enjoy bringing electrical infrastructure to life, this is the role for you.
Where you’ll work
If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to occasionally travel to one of our hub offices 3 days out of the month.
Responsibilities
- Customize switchboard designs based on customer specifications and project requirements
- Work with our product and engineering teams to translate designs into accurate manufacturing prints
- Create detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to UL 891 and other applicable standards
- Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to relevant stakeholders
- Review and verify all drawings to ensure clarity, manufacturability, and alignment with technical requirements
- Troubleshoot design issues during production in collaboration with manufacturing teams
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines
- Communicate effectively across time zones to align technical deliverables and resolve any issues quickly
Requirements
- Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks
- Demonstrated experience designing UL 891-compliant low-voltage switchboards
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when coordinating with international teams
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Bonus points
- Familiarity with North American electrical and manufacturing standards
- Familiarity with UL 67, PDU, or medium voltage switchgear design
- Familiarity with Annex G of UL 891
- Experience using PDM systems for CAD file management ( Solidworks PDM)
- Background working with international or cross-functional teams in a startup or fast-paced environment
- Understanding of modular data center or infrastructure products
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.
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