Applications Engineer, Transformers

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.

We are seeking a highly passionate and motivated Transformer Applications Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on supporting the technical bidding and submittal processes for our medium voltage pad mount transformers and high voltage power transformer offerings. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with domestic and international team members and occasionally with manufacturers to ensure effective communication of and alignment with customer equipment requirements for projects.

• →Assess customer requirements from bid documents, technical datasheets, schematics, single/multi-line drawings, and meetings to compile internal equipment specification documents
• →Serve as a technical resource for technical sales engineers in the scoping and development of bid proposal documents
• →Communicate project specifications with internal engineering, operations teams, and external engineering to assist in accurate costing and scoping estimation of projects
• →Assist in drafting of equipment device bill-of-materials including the selection of suitable components and monitoring devices
• →Evaluate alignment of supplier and partner proposals with customer requirements and internal standards (pre and post-drawing)
• →Support internal and external engineering team understanding of project needs
• →Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitor offerings
• →Participate in meetings with vendors and foreign application engineers, both virtually and in-person, to support the team
• →Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination between sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customer support departments
• →Travel occasionally to customer sites and manufacturing facilities as needed

We are an in-office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in three-phase, oil-filled, medium and high-voltage distribution and power transformers in the North American market
• Willingness to be on-call beyond typical work hours

• Familiar with NEC, NEMA, IEEE, and UL requirements for North American transformers
• Strong commitment to speed in delivery
• Strong technical understanding of medium and high voltage power transformers required; experience in a technical sales or engineering role preferred
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership of products and projects
• Strong problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required

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.

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.