Switchboard Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Houston, TX, USA
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Energy • Industrial
The Role
Design and customize switchboards, PDUs, and RPPs from concept to manufacturing using SolidWorks. Produce detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings to UL standards, maintain documentation, review manufacturability, troubleshoot production issues, manage multiple projects, and coordinate across international teams. Role includes occasional quarterly travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
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

We're looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Power Distribution Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you'll own the design and customization of power distribution products — including switchboards, PDUs, and RPPs — from concept to manufacturing release. You'll leverage your CAD expertise and deep knowledge of UL standards to develop mechanical and electrical prints that meet rigorous quality and safety benchmarks. If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment and enjoy bringing electrical infrastructure to life, this is the role for you.

Where you’ll work

If based outside of our Houston, Long Beach or San Francisco hubs, this role will be based remotely from your home office. You must be willing to occasionally travel once a quarter.

Responsibilities
  • Customize switchboard, PDU, and RPP designs based on customer specifications and project requirements
  • Create detailed mechanical and electrical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, adhering to UL 891, UL 67, and other applicable standards
  • Maintain up-to-date design documentation and clearly communicate changes to relevant stakeholders
  • Review and verify all drawings to ensure clarity, manufacturability, and alignment with technical requirements
  • Troubleshoot design issues during production in collaboration with manufacturing teams
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines
  • Communicate effectively across time zones to align technical deliverables and resolve any issues quickly
Requirements
  • Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks
  • Demonstrated experience designing UL 891-compliant low-voltage switchboards
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when coordinating with international teams
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Bonus points
  • Familiarity with UL 67, UL 1561, or medium voltage switchgear design
  • Experience with PDU or RPP design, including branch circuit protection, busbar sizing, and downstream power distribution
  • Familiarity with Annex G of UL 891
  • Experience using PDM systems for CAD file management (SolidWorks PDM)
  • Background working with international or cross-functional teams in a startup or fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of modular data center or critical power infrastructure products, including rack-level PDUs and remote power panels
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
  • Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate
Who we hire

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; we're looking for people who get things done.

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.

Skills Required

  • Degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks
  • Demonstrated experience designing UL 891-compliant low-voltage switchboards
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and material specifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for international coordination
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. quarterly)
  • Familiarity with UL 67, UL 1561, or medium voltage switchgear design
  • Experience with PDU or RPP design including branch circuit protection and busbar sizing
  • Familiarity with Annex G of UL 891
  • Experience using PDM systems for CAD file management (SolidWorks PDM)
  • Background working with international or cross-functional teams in a startup or fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of modular data center or critical power infrastructure products
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The Company
HQ: Houston, Texas
41 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Giga Energy manufactures critical power and cooling infrastructure for commercial, industrial, utility, data center, and renewables customers across the USA. We offer a wide selection of in-stock and made to order equipment including transformers, switchboards, modular data centers, and thermal management infrastructure. [email protected]

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