Power Generation Engineer

Giga Energy

Giga Energy

United States · California, USA · San Francisco, CA, USA · Houston, TX, USA · Reno, NV, USA · Long Beach, CA, USA · Remote

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Why Join Giga

  • 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.

What You'll Do

As a Power Generation Engineer at Giga, you own the engineering, reliability, and performance of the generation assets that keep our sites alive. You'll design systems, diagnose failures, lead commissioning, and work directly with Operations to ensure our facilities never go dark. In a company where uptime is everything, you are part of the last line of defense — and we need you to be the kind of engineer who takes that seriously. You'll work with autonomy in a fast-moving environment, manage vendors and contractors, and build robust generation infrastructure from the ground up.

Where You'll Work

We're onsite because generation engineering is a physical discipline. Solving problems in real time requires being in the room — or on the pad — where equipment lives. You'll be based out of one of our core sites and expected to travel to others as projects demand.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, specification, and engineering of power generation systems — including gas turbines, diesel generators, and hybrid configurations — from concept through commissioning.
  • Serve as the technical authority for generation assets on site: monitor performance, investigate anomalies, and drive corrective action before issues become outages.
  • Develop and own electrical design packages: single-line diagrams, load flow studies, short-circuit analyses, and protection coordination.
  • Build and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs; track reliability metrics (availability, MTBF, MTTR) and use data to drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead commissioning activities including SAT, FAT, and integrated system testing for new generation assets.
  • Develop and implement SCADA and control system strategies for real-time generation monitoring and management.
  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships through procurement, installation, and ongoing O&M; hold them accountable to Giga's standards.
  • Coordinate with utilities and grid operators on interconnection requirements, capacity reservations, and compliance obligations.
  • Ensure all generation activities comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC) and champion electrical safety across the team.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reduce fuel costs, and increase generation reliability; build the case and drive implementation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in power generation, utility, or industrial power systems engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Deep hands-on knowledge of generator controls, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer systems, and HV/MV electrical systems (up to 34.5 kV).
  • Proficiency in power systems analysis software (ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability to own generation assets through their full lifecycle — from design and commissioning to long-term O&M.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex generation issues under time pressure.
  • Clear communicator who can work across Engineering, Operations, and external stakeholders without losing technical accuracy.

Bonus Points

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with microgrids, combined heat and power (CHP), or behind-the-meter generation systems.
  • Familiarity with renewable integration including solar, BESS, or wind in a generation stack.
  • Background in data center, crypto mining, or other high-demand, always-on power environments.
  • Project management experience on EPC or capital projects with generation scope.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, reviewed annually against market.
  • Performance-based bonus tied to site and company outcomes.
  • Full health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous PTO and flexibility for the times when you need to recharge.
  • Professional development budget — including support for PE licensure and continuing education.
  • The opportunity to build generation infrastructure at a scale and speed that doesn't exist anywhere else.

Who We Hire

We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:

Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.

High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.

Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.

Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.

Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.

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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