MEP Superintendent
About Giga
Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
Why join Giga
The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
The Impact : Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
The Moment : AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
What you’ll do
As the MEP Superintendent , you will run mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction on the ground at one of Giga's active data center sites — coordinating the trades that turn a shell into a live, mission-critical facility. You'll manage MEP subcontractors day-to-day, keep switchgear, UPS, CRAH/CRAC, and BMS installations on schedule and to spec, and be the person who catches a clash or a sequencing problem before it becomes a delay. You'll work directly with the Project Director, PMs, and the commissioning team to make sure what gets installed in the field is what actually gets turned over — clean, tested, and ready for IST.
Where you’ll work
This is a site-based role. You'll be on-site full-time at an active Giga data center construction site, with the specific location depending on current project needs.
Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day MEP construction activities, including electrical (MV/HV, switchgear, UPS), mechanical (CRAH/CRAC, chillers, piping), and plumbing scopes
Coordinate and direct MEP subcontractors, ensuring work is sequenced correctly across trades and stays on schedule
Review and enforce compliance with single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and MEP specifications in the field
Enforce site safety standards specific to electrical and mechanical work, including LOTO procedures
Coordinate closely with the commissioning team to prepare systems for FPTs and IST, and resolve issues found during commissioning
Manage trade stacking and sequencing to avoid clashes between electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and controls installers
Maintain daily logs, track progress against the schedule, and flag delays, material issues, or risks early
Inspect in-progress work for compliance with OPR/BOD requirements and applicable codes
Resolve field-level conflicts between MEP trades and escalate issues that require design or engineering input
Support quality control inspections and punch list closeout for MEP scopes
Partner with the Project Director and Project Managers on schedule updates, manpower planning, and subcontractor performance
Requirements
7+ years of experience in MEP construction, with at least 3+ years in a superintendent or equivalent field leadership role
Experience running MEP scopes on large-scale industrial, utility, or mission-critical facility projects
Strong working knowledge of MV/HV electrical systems, switchgear, UPS, and CRAH/CRAC systems
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and MEP specifications
OSHA 30 certification
Proven ability to manage subcontractors across multiple trades and hold them accountable to schedule and quality
Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across trades, commissioning teams, engineers, and project leadership
Bonus points
Experience building data centers or other mission-critical facilities
Direct experience supporting commissioning (Cx) activities, including FPTs and IST
Familiarity with BMS/controls integration in the field
How We Work
We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.
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, where applicable
Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites
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.