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Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

Giga Energy
Location
Remote, USA.
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • 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
What the job really is

As a Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer at Giga, you will be responsible for producing plumbing and fire protection designs for AI data center projects. Your tasks will include designing restroom plumbing, laying out sprinkler systems, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing detailed diagrams and specifications. You'll collaborate closely with various engineering disciplines and clients to ensure designs meet operational and code requirements in a fast-paced environment.

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)
Things to weigh
  • Remote work is available, but in-person collaboration is emphasized; some travel to project sites is expected
  • The role requires working in a fast-paced, high-velocity environment which may not suit everyone
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