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Senior Mechanical Engineer, HVAC

Giga Energy51 open roles

Pay
$90,000 – $122,000 a year
Where
Houston, TX. San Francisco, CA. Long Beach, CA.
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Giga Energy postings stay open a median of 41 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  4. 19.7%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.0%60 days
This job: posted 153 days ago

Giga Energy median: 41 days open

The posting

About Giga

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.

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 Senior Mechanical Engineer at Giga, you will own HVAC and mechanical system design for AI data center infrastructure from early concept through construction documents. That means load calculations, equipment selections, hydronic system modeling, ductwork and piping sizing — the full scope. You won’t be reviewing someone else’s work; you’ll be producing it. If you’re the kind of engineer who wants to see your designs actually get built — and built fast — this is the role.

Where you’ll work

This role is based out of one of our offices (San Francisco, CA / Long Beach, CA / Houston, TX). We work in person because the best engineering happens when smart people are in the same room.

Responsibilities

  • Lead detailed HVAC mechanical design for mission-critical data center facilities, from schematic design through construction documents
  • Perform load calculations, psychrometric analysis, ductwork sizing, piping sizing, and equipment selections
  • Model and analyze hydronic systems using PipeFlo or equivalent software
  • Develop system models and energy analyses using Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or similar tools
  • Produce design documentation in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, maintaining coordination-ready models throughout design phases
  • Apply ICC/UPC codes and applicable ASHRAE standards to ensure compliant, optimized designs
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to integrate mechanical systems into the broader facility design
  • Interface with equipment vendors and contractors to validate selections and support procurement
  • Support construction administration, RFI responses, and submittal reviews

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of professional HVAC design experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP for system design and modeling
  • Proficiency in Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, or similar load calculation software
  • Proficiency in PipeFlo or similar hydronic system modeling software
  • Strong working knowledge of ICC/UPC codes and ASHRAE standards (62.1, 90.1, 90.4, and related)
  • Demonstrated competence in load calculations, psychrometrics, piping and ductwork sizing, and equipment selection

Bonus Points

  • Knowledge of mechanical cooling topologies used in data centers: CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water plants, air-cooled chillers, water-side and air-side economization, and evaporative/adiabatic cooling
  • Familiarity with high-density and liquid cooling approaches (direct liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, immersion cooling)
  • Experience with hydronic system design including primary/secondary loops, variable flow systems, and plant sequencing
  • Experience reviewing or performing CFD analysis for airflow and thermal modeling
  • Understanding of how mechanical systems integrate with electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear)
  • Commissioning experience — FAT, SAT, or functional performance testing

Bonus Points

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure
  • Experience authoring design narratives and basis-of-design documents and presenting them to clients or stakeholders

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

Pay Transparency

The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Salary Range

$90,000—$122,000 USD

How We Work

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

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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