Giga Energy · 8 hours ago
Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expGiga Energy builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world, manufacturing transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers. They are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to define the control architecture for mass-manufactured data centers, ensuring reliability and performance in critical AI environments.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Establish the standardized control architecture for Giga's mass-manufactured data center product line, creating systems that scale across global deployments
Review P&IDs and One-Line Diagrams to identify every controllable device, ensuring strict adherence to ISA-5.1 standards for consistent documentation across all facilities
Define exact control interfaces for all field devices from liquid cooling loops to power systems, leveraging IEC 61850 standards for power utility automation and seamless integration of protection relays and smart breakers
Oversee panel design ensuring compliance with UL 508A (Industrial Control Panels) and NEMA/IP ratings for harsh environments
Implement IEC 62443 (Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems) standards to segment networks, harden devices, and secure remote access against cyber-physical threats
Create high-performance operator interfaces using ISA-101 (HMI Design) and ISA-18.2 (Alarm Management) to prevent alarm floods and ensure rapid response to critical AI load events
Design redundancy and reliability logic to ensure systems survive controller failures or sensor drift without impacting critical compute loads
Collaborate with mechanical/electrical teams to refine SOO, translating narratives into detailed logic diagrams (Functional Block/Ladder) compliant with IEC 61131-3
Develop I&C functional test scripts and support commissioning teams during Level 3-5 testing to validate that physical reality matches design intent
Create comprehensive control system documentation including instrument loop diagrams per ISA-5.4, ensuring manufacturability and maintainability at scale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
7+ years of experience in I&C design for mission-critical facilities, power plants, or industrial manufacturing
Working knowledge of IEC 62443/ISA-99 frameworks for OT cybersecurity
Proficiency with ISA-5.1 for P&ID interpretation and ISA-5.4 for instrument loop diagrams
Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet/IP, SNMP, OPC UA)
Experience specifying VFDs, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and EPMS/SCADA systems
Deep understanding of control system architecture and network design
Proven ability to design fail-safe logic and redundancy strategies
Experience with alarm management and HMI design principles
Strong collaboration skills with mechanical, electrical, and commissioning teams
First-principles thinking approach to complex control challenges
Preferred
Familiarity with IEC 61850 for substation and power automation
Experience with liquid cooling systems and high-density compute environments
Background in data center or mission-critical facility controls
Knowledge of ISA-101 (HMI Design) and ISA-18.2 (Alarm Management) standards
Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming standards
Commissioning experience with Level 3-5 functional testing
Understanding of AI infrastructure and compute load requirements
Experience creating standardized control architectures for mass production
Startup or high-growth company experience
Background in both OT security and traditional controls engineering
Experience with design-build or fast-track project delivery
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
Company
Giga Energy
Energy Infrastructure to Power the Modern World
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
Magic Internet MoneyTen31
2022-03-01Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-01Pre Seed· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Brent Whitehead
Co-Founder
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