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Sales Engineer - AI Data Center Infrastructure

Giga Energy
Location
Houston, TX. Remote, USA.
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in a technical sales, sales engineering, or solutions engineering role within data center, utility-scale power, or industrial infrastructure
  • Deep technical knowledge in at least two of the following disciplines: electrical systems, mechanical systems, or civil/site work
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
  • Experience developing technical proposals, responding to RFPs, and presenting complex infrastructure solutions to both technical and executive audiences
  • Proven track record of closing or directly supporting the close of large, technically complex deals in a B2B environment
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent opportunities at different stages of the sales cycle
Nice to have
  • Direct experience in hyperscale or colocation data center development, construction, or operations
  • Familiarity with AI/ML workload power and cooling demands, including GPU cluster infrastructure requirements
  • Existing relationships with hyperscaler procurement teams, large enterprise IT buyers, or data center developers
  • Experience with utility interconnection processes and grid-scale power procurement
  • Professional engineering licensure (PE) in electrical, mechanical, or civil discipline
What the job really is

As a Sales Engineer at Giga, you will be the technical lead in the sales process for AI data center projects, translating complex infrastructure requirements into actionable solutions. Your role involves collaborating with sales leadership, conducting technical assessments, and developing proposals that align with customer needs. You'll also maintain relationships with client teams and contribute to internal documentation and sales tools.

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
  • In-office culture with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays
  • Role emphasizes technical expertise in a fast-paced environment, may not suit those preferring a more traditional sales role
  • No salary listed in the posting
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