Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer
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 Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Giga, you will produce the plumbing and fire protection designs for our AI data center infrastructure projects. You'll design restroom plumbing and roof drainage, lay out sprinkler systems and run the hydraulic calculations, prepare riser diagrams, and review and edit specifications. You'll collaborate with clients, architects, structural and mechanical engineers, electrical teams, code officials, and AHJs to deliver designs that meet stringent reliability, operational, and code requirements. Our Engineer of Record sets design direction and seals the drawings. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for someone who takes pride in clean, correct drawings, works well with a team, and thrives in fast-paced, complex technical environments.
Where you'll work
This role is based in one of our offices (Houston, TX / Long Beach, CA / San Francisco, CA / Reno, NV) or Fully Remote. We work in person because the best engineering happens when smart people are in the same room. Some travel to active project sites and client meetings should be expected.
That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.
Responsibilities
Lay out sprinkler systems for data center and mission critical facilities, including data halls, support spaces, and administrative areas
Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, and site fire water distribution
Design plumbing systems for restrooms and support spaces, including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, and fixtures
Design roof drainage and storm drainage systems
Prepare riser diagrams, plans, sections, details, and equipment schedules
Review and edit project specifications
Follow design direction from the Engineer of Record and incorporate review comments
Coordinate designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil disciplines
Coordinate sprinkler releasing and interlock requirements with the fire alarm designer
Support submittal and RFI review during construction
Check your own work for cross-reference, calculation, and specification consistency before it goes out
Work on multiple concurrent projects and keep deliverables on schedule
Requirements
Minimum of 3+ years of plumbing and fire protection design experience
Plumbing design experience including domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, fixtures, and roof and storm drainage
Working knowledge of backflow prevention and cross-connection control requirements
Sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculation experience on large commercial, industrial, or data center projects
Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, 22, 24, and 25, the International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and in hydraulic calculation software such as Elite Fire, AutoSPRINK, HASS, or HydraCALC
Able to follow direction from the Engineer of Record, incorporate review comments, and revise documents accordingly
Able to read, review, and edit specifications
A team player who communicates clearly, coordinates well with other disciplines, and is easy to work with
Able to carry multiple concurrent design assignments and deliver on schedule
Comfortable working with minimal day-to-day oversight and moving fast in a high-velocity environment
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout, Level III or higher
Data center and mission-critical facility experience, particularly with hyperscale, colocation, and AI-focused deployments
Experience with preaction, clean agent, and special hazards systems
Experience with rainwater harvesting systems
Familiarity with fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems
Experience with liquid-cooled, high-density compute halls
Experience developing or maintaining design standards and specification templates
Texas project experience and familiarity with local AHJ processes
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.