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Power Systems & Grid Capacity Analyst

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As a Power Systems & Grid Capacity Analyst, you'll expand electrical grid capacity and manage interconnection projects while collaborating with utilities.
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About Giga

At Giga, we develop, build, and operate AI energy infrastructure that powers the modern world. And we’re on a mission to fix the broken energy infrastructure experience — permanently. Our vertically integrated approach stacks site origination and development, infrastructure manufacturing, and power market participation under one operating system. Founded in Texas, Giga partners with AI hyperscalers, data center operators and other energy infrastructure teams to deliver projects faster.

Why Join Us
  • The Pace: You will own projects moving faster than anywhere else in the industry.
  • The Impact: You are the person who turns "concepts" into "contracts" and "permits."
  • The Team: Work with a world-class group of engineers and builders defining the future of AI infrastructure.

Why Join Us
  • The Pace: You will manage projects moving faster than anywhere else in the industry.
  • The Impact: You are the person who turns "concepts" into "contracts" and "permits."
  • The Team: Work with a world-class group of engineers defining the future of AI infrastructure.
What you’ll do

As a Power Systems & Grid Capacity Analyst you will play a key role in Giga Energy's data center expansion initiatives by identifying and securing excess capacity and optimal grid interconnection points. This role requires collaborating with utilities, internal teams, and external stakeholders to build a pipeline of new electrical capacity to support our internal data center growth.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in utility interconnection processes, understanding of utility-grade electrical infrastructure, and modeling of utility electrical rates.

Where you’ll work

This role can be performed fully remote from your home offices.

Responsibilities
  • Capacity Planning: Identify and pursue opportunities to expand electrical grid capacity to support future data center projects.
  • Technical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of potential interconnection points, including feasibility studies, capacity assessments, and technical requirement analyses.
  • Load Interconnection Applications: Prepare detailed load interconnection applications, including the development of conceptual single-line diagrams to support project submissions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, construction, and land departments, as well as external partners to facilitate smooth project execution.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all interconnection activities adhere to applicable regulatory standards and utility requirements.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate technical documentation of interconnection processes, equipment configurations, and project milestones.
Requirements
  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in electrical infrastructure engineering, with a focus on modeling, simulating, and analyzing power distribution systems and load interconnection.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of power systems architecture, electrical design, and grid interconnection processes.
  • Utility Coordination Skills: Proven experience navigating utility processes to secure interconnection points and expand grid capacity.
  • Data Center Knowledge: Familiarity with data center infrastructure basic requirements.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Project Management Abilities: Demonstrated experience managing multiple interconnection projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and project objectives are met.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 10% to visit potential sites, meet with utility partners, and attend industry events.
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

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.

Top Skills

Electrical Design
Grid Interconnection Processes
Power Systems Architecture

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