About the Role
Design, develop, and commission control systems for mission-critical AI infrastructure. This includes PLC/HMI programming, panel design, control schematics, and I/O architecture, ensuring system functionality and continuous operation.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop PLC and HMI programs for building automation and facility control systems
- Design control panels and produce detailed control schematics from concept through construction-ready documentation
- Develop and maintain network designs across a range of communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and Modbus RTU
- Configure and commission VFD drive controls for motors, pumps, and HVAC systems
- Read and interpret P&ID diagrams to translate process requirements into control logic, including valve sequencing, motor control, and pump staging
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to integrate controls into broader facility infrastructure
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities
- Continuously improve existing Controls and BMS design and scale as needed
- Troubleshoot control system issues in the field and drive resolution with minimal supervision
- Maintain accurate as-built documentation, program backups, and engineering records
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on PLC and HMI programming and commissioning experience
- Rockwell Automation Suite Preferred
- Experience designing control panels and producing control schematics using AUTOCAD
- Solid understanding of general control systems principles including loop and PID control
- Cooling systems control with building automation experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of VFD drive configuration and control
- Allen Bradley and ABB drives experience a plus
- Ability to read and work from P&ID diagrams, including valve functions, motor control, and pump control logic
- Familiarity with I/O design and at least one industrial communication protocol (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, or Modbus RTU)
- Strong learning agility to quickly adapt to new platforms, tools, and systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- Experience with data center cooling control systems or other mission-critical facility environments (hospitals, colocation, power generation)
- Knowledge of network architecture and industrial cybersecurity practices for OT/ICS environments
- Experience with additional communication protocols (BACnet, Profibus, PROFINET, OPC-UA)
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and historian platforms
- Ignition experience preferred
- Experience working in fast-paced build environments with tight schedules and shifting priorities
Skills
- PLC programming
- HMI programming
- Control panel design
- Control schematics
- AUTOCAD
- Network design
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP
- Modbus RTU
- VFD drive configuration
- VFD drive control
- P&ID diagrams
- Loop control
- PID control
- Cooling systems control
- Building automation
- I/O design
- Industrial communication protocols
- Learning agility
- Data center cooling control systems
- Mission-critical facility environments
- Network architecture
- Industrial cybersecurity practices
- OT/ICS environments
- BACnet
- Profibus
- PROFINET
- OPC-UA
- SCADA systems
- Historian platforms
- Ignition
Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Houston, TX
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years of hands-on PLC and HMI programming and commissioning experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field
- Equivalent hands-on experience
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000—$122,000 USD (On Target Earnings range)
Benefits
- Subsidized health insurance
- Subsidized dental insurance
- Subsidized vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Team on-sites for in-person collaboration
About the Company
- Giga builds AI infrastructure at a rapid pace, ensuring every team member makes a significant impact.
- The team comprises A-players defining the future of AI infrastructure.
- Giga provides essential power infrastructure for the AI revolution.
- The company values antifragility, high agency, execution, bias to action, and speed.
Equal Opportunity
- Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- The company does 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.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the company.
