Power Systems & Grid Capacity Analyst

Giga Energy

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in electrical infrastructure engineering
  • Strong understanding of power systems architecture and electrical design
  • Proven experience navigating utility processes for interconnection
  • Familiarity with data center infrastructure requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for site visits and industry events

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand electrical grid capacity
  • Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of interconnection points
  • Prepare detailed load interconnection applications and diagrams
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders for project execution
  • Ensure interconnection activities comply with regulatory standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation of interconnection processes

Benefits

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity options in a rapidly growing startup
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Monthly team onsite collaboration opportunities
Full Job Description
About Giga

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

Why Join Us

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world of Crypto, Data Centers, Renewables and Utilities. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe to help scale their business critical operations. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

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 will be based in our San Francisco or Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year.

We're onsite because velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure. Solving complex problems in real-time with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance leaders is how we move faster than a slow, antiquated industry.

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.

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