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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Giga Energy's roles stay open a median of 33 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Giga Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Giga Energy
- high 32 stale, 1 reposted of 77 open
- Hiring momentum
- 104 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Giga Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Giga Energy.
About this role
As a Controls Field Engineer at Giga, you will be responsible for managing the building management systems (BMS) and controls systems essential for data center operations. Your day-to-day tasks will include writing and reviewing control sequences, programming controllers, troubleshooting issues in the field, and collaborating with the commissioning team to prepare systems for testing. This role requires significant on-site presence during critical project phases, with potential relocation to various construction sites as needed.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Giga Energy as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in BMS/controls engineering, ideally on mission-critical or industrial facilities
- Working knowledge of controls programming and configuration (e.g., Niagara, Siemens, Honeywell, or similar platforms)
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and controls points lists
- Experience troubleshooting controls issues in the field, including wiring and logic-level diagnostics
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, commissioning, and field teams
Nice to have
- Experience with data center-specific BMS platforms and UPS/switchgear integration
- Direct experience supporting commissioning (Cx) activities, including FPTs and IST
- Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, or UL standards as they relate to controls integration
- Experience writing OPR/BOD documentation
What you get
- 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)
Worth weighing
- Remote role with heavy site-based requirements, requiring full-time presence at construction sites during critical milestones
- Potential for relocation or extended assignments to other active sites as the portfolio grows
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Listed by Giga Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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