Gigaenergy

Gigaenergy

Mechanical Engineer, HVAC

Houston, TX

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$122kDetected 33 days ago
AirflowProcurementAutoCADCFDThermal AnalysisMechanical DesignLoad TestingPublic SpeakingRevit

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • As a Mechanical Engineer at Giga, you will own HVAC and mechanical system design for AI data center infrastructure from early concept through construction documents.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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

Compensation

  • $90,000 - $122,000 USD
  • We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure.
  • You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it.
  • When there's work to be done, you do it.
  • You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way.
  • We're not looking for perfect

Benefits

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
  • Parental leave
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter benefits

Company info

  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
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