Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and HMI programs for building automation and facility control systems
• Design control panels and produce detailed control schematics from concept through construction-ready documentation
• Develop and maintain network designs across a range of communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and Modbus RTU
• Configure and commission VFD drive controls for motors, pumps, and HVAC systems
• Read and interpret P&ID diagrams to translate process requirements into control logic
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to integrate controls into broader facility infrastructure
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot control system issues in the field and drive resolution with minimal supervision
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, program backups, and engineering records

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on PLC and HMI programming and commissioning experience
• Experience designing control panels and producing control schematics using AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of loop and PID control and cooling systems control
• Working knowledge of VFD drive configuration and control
• Ability to read and work from P&ID diagrams
• Familiarity with I/O design and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, or Modbus RTU)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Rockwell Automation Suite experience
• Allen Bradley and ABB drives experience
• Experience with data center cooling control systems or mission-critical facility environments
• Knowledge of network architecture and industrial cybersecurity for OT/ICS environments
• Experience with BACnet, Profibus, PROFINET, or OPC-UA
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and Ignition

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 FSA or HSA
• Commuter benefits

About the Company

Giga is building the power infrastructure behind the AI revolution, providing the essential tools and energy solutions required for the next generation of AI technology.