Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
- 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.
As a Power Systems Analyst you will play a key role in Giga Energy's data center expansion initiatives by identifying and securing excess capacity and optimal grid interconnection points. This role requires collaborating with utilities, internal teams, and external stakeholders to build a pipeline of new electrical capacity to support our internal data center growth.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in utility interconnection processes, understanding of utility-grade electrical infrastructure, and modeling of utility electrical rates.
Where you’ll workThis role can be performed fully remote from your home offices.
Responsibilities- Capacity Planning: Identify and pursue opportunities to expand electrical grid capacity to support future data center projects.
- Technical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of potential interconnection points, including feasibility studies, capacity assessments, and technical requirement analyses.
- Load Interconnection Applications: Prepare detailed load interconnection applications, including the development of conceptual single-line diagrams to support project submissions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, construction, and land departments, as well as external partners to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all interconnection activities adhere to applicable regulatory standards and utility requirements.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate technical documentation of interconnection processes, equipment configurations, and project milestones.
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in electrical infrastructure engineering, with a focus on modeling, simulating, and analyzing power distribution systems and load interconnection.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of power systems architecture, electrical design, and grid interconnection processes.
- Utility Coordination Skills: Proven experience navigating utility processes to secure interconnection points and expand grid capacity.
- Data Center Knowledge: Familiarity with data center infrastructure basic requirements.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management Abilities: Demonstrated experience managing multiple interconnection projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and project objectives are met.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 10% to visit potential sites, meet with utility partners, and attend industry events.
- 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
We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.
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, where applicable
- Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites
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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