Lead Structural Engineer

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Lead Structural Engineer at Giga Energy serving as technical authority for modular data center designs and servicing essential facilities. Optimizing structural design for rapid deployment and compliance with risk requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • As Lead Structural Engineer, you'll serve as the technical authority for the structural design of Giga's modular data center product line and associated site infrastructure.
  • You'll own the Structural Plan of Record (POR), ensuring all designs meet Risk Category IV requirements for essential facilities while optimizing for Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).
  • You'll bridge the gap between innovative modular product design and traditional site infrastructure, creating standardized solutions that can scale across hundreds of deployments.
  • You'll work at the intersection of structural engineering, manufacturing optimization, and mission-critical infrastructure—designing systems that must perform flawlessly from factory floor to seismic zone.

Requirements:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • 8+ years of experience in industrial, power generation, or mission-critical facility design
  • Expert-level proficiency in RISA-3D, SAP2000, ETABS, or STAAD.Pro for structural analysis
  • Advanced skills in Autodesk Revit Structure and Navisworks for BIM modeling and coordination
  • Deep knowledge of ASCE 7 (Minimum Design Loads, specifically Ch. 11-22 for Seismic)
  • Mastery of AISC 360/341 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and Seismic Provisions)
  • Strong understanding of ACI 318 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete)
  • Experience designing both structural steel and reinforced concrete systems
  • Proven ability to design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA principles)
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with MEP, manufacturing, and field teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required

Benefits:

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental leave
  • FSA/HSA options
  • Commuter benefits
  • Monthly team on-sites across all offices