Giga Energy
Posted 41 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Civil Engineer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
2+ yrsMinimum
2 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
AutoCAD Civil 3DRevitBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)HydrologySoil MechanicsReinforced Concrete DesignLand DevelopmentIndustrial ConstructionData Center InfrastructureCritical Infrastructure
About the company
Giga Energygigaenergy.com
A company that designs and builds electrical infrastructure for data centers, crypto, renewables, and utilities.
Visa sponsorship history
2 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.2H-1B approved
100%approval rate
1new H-1B hires
$260,000median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
20252
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20263
Top sponsored roles
Director, Data Center Engineering
Job description
Summary
Giga is building AI data centers and associated physical infrastructure at scale. The Civil Engineer will support the full lifecycle of site development projects, including site assessments, design development, permitting, construction coordination, and inspections under the guidance of senior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing site layouts, including grading plans, drainage systems, utility routing, and foundation design under senior engineer guidance
- Conduct site assessments, gather geotechnical data, and contribute to environmental impact studies to support project viability determinations
- Research and apply local zoning laws and building codes; support the permitting process with municipal and state agencies
- Contribute to project schedules and budgets; assist with vendor coordination under senior oversight
- Support structural calculations for specialized equipment housing (e.g., pads for cooling units, heavy electrical infrastructure)
- Perform site inspections to verify construction alignment with engineering specifications and safety standards; document findings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- 2–4 years of experience in land development, industrial construction, or data center infrastructure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar BIM software
- Working knowledge of hydrology, soil mechanics, and reinforced concrete design
- Familiarity with critical infrastructure requirements (Power, Cooling, and Fiber connectivity)
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders
- PE license
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- 2–4 years of experience in land development, industrial construction, or data center infrastructure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar BIM software
- Working knowledge of hydrology, soil mechanics, and reinforced concrete design
- Familiarity with critical infrastructure requirements (Power, Cooling, and Fiber connectivity)
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders
Nice to Haves
- PE license
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
- Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
- Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites