Controls Engineer, Switchboards

Giga Energy is a company focused on building the future of AI infrastructure. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and commission control systems for mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring that complex systems function effectively and reliably.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to sales teams during the bidding and pre-purchase order phase
• Clarify customer requirements and ensure technical feasibility during proposal development
• Participate in post-PO engineering reviews with sales teams and customers to align on project scope and deliverables
• Compile and deliver comprehensive electrical submittal packages to customers, including:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and breaker schedules
• Detailed wiring schematics
• Complete electrical datasheets
• Comprehensive electrical Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) protocols
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams on switchboard enclosure design and integration
• Execute complete power panel electrical design from concept through production-ready documentation
• Develop finalized manufacturing packages for the production floor, ensuring clarity and accuracy for assembly teams
• Partner with purchasing teams to source electrical components and ensure timely delivery
• Specify critical components including power meters (PM), surge protective devices (SPD), current transformers (CT), and other control devices
• Provide hands-on guidance to assembly teams during power panel and component assembly
• Standardize component labeling and wire tagging protocols to improve consistency and quality
• Deliver floor-level technical assistance during panel wiring and troubleshooting
• Train, mentor, and audit the quality testing team on critical testing procedures:
• Ground loop testing
• Hi-pot (dielectric withstand) testing
• Electrical functionality verification
• Breaker programming and trip unit configuration
• 480VAC live-power testing
• UL sticker application and final enclosure close-up procedures
• Facilitate customer witness tests as required to ensure product acceptance
• Provide technical customer service after product delivery to ensure successful installation and operation
• Troubleshoot field issues remotely or on-site as needed
• Answer installation questions and provide technical guidance to customers and field teams

Requirements:

• Strong background in electrical engineering with hands-on experience in switchboard or power distribution systems
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AUTOCAD) and schematic development
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with sales, production, quality, and customers
• Ability to mentor and train technical teams
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of UL standards (UL 891, UL 67, UL 1558, etc.) and testing protocols
• Experience working in a UL 891 shop environment with hands-on testing experience