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Giga Energy

Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What you'll do As a Controls Engineer at Giga, you will own the design, development, and commissioning of control systems for mission-critical AI infrastructure. From PLC/HMI programming and panel ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Oakland, CA · Hybrid

$95K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help design, build, and commission microgrids. You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Oakland, CA · Hybrid

$95K - $124K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help design, build, and commission microgrids. You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a ...

AlfaTech

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$115K - $130K/yr

Controls Engineer About Us Our mission is to always put our clients first by offering the most innovative, energy efficient, and sustainable solutions to every project, with a focus on our collective ...

AlfaTech

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Controls Engineer About Us Our mission is to always put our clients first by offering the most innovative, energy efficient, and sustainable solutions to every project, with a focus on our collective ...

AlfaTech

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Controls Engineer About Us Our mission is to always put our clients first by offering the most innovative, energy efficient, and sustainable solutions to every project, with a focus on our collective ...

AlfaTech

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 Controls Engineer About Us Our mission is to always put our clients first by offering the most innovative, energy efficient, and sustainable solutions to every project ...

Bloom Energy

Equipment Controls Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$95K - $136K/yr

The NPI team is seeking a Equipment Controls Engineer -a highly motivated individual responsible for developing, programming, commissioning, and optimizing new R&D test fixtures and automated systems ...

Bloom Energy

Equipment Controls Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$95K - $136K/yr

The NPI team is seeking a Equipment Controls Engineer -a highly motivated individual responsible for developing, programming, commissioning, and optimizing new R&D test fixtures and automated systems ...

Lyten, Inc.

Automation Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Automation Controls Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment used in advanced battery cell production. This role is ...

NextGenEnergyJobs

Principal Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Mentor engineers and establish controls engineering best practices. * Support product roadmap planning and key technical decisions. * Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and program ...

Pacific Fusion

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA

$94K - $122K/yr

Why This Role Matters As a Controls Hardware Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of interfacing between project teams and gathering controls oriented requirements. Primarily you will take ...

Dexterity

Controls Engineer

Redwood City, CA

$150K - $190K/yr

About the Role You will join as a Controls Engineer within Dexterity's Product Engineering Team, contributing to the development of embedded systems that power our robotic platforms. This role sits ...

Dexterity

Controls Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

About the Role You will join as a Controls Engineer within Dexterity's Product Engineering Team, contributing to the development of embedded systems that power our robotic platforms. This role sits ...

BNH

Electrical Controls Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

Electrical Controls Engineer Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (NFAC) Job Family Code: O - Engineering Function/Branch: Engineering/NFAC Directorate: Test Operations Position ...

Bloom Energy

Principal Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$176K - $253K/yr

We are looking for a Principal Controls Engineer to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Controls Engineering and based in San Jose, CA ...

BNH

Electrical Controls Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

Electrical Controls Engineer Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (NFAC) Job Family Code: O - Engineering Function/Branch: Engineering/NFAC Directorate: Test Operations Position ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer controls engineer in Alameda, CA is $109,453.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,600.00 and $122,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineer Controls Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectControls EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, automation facilitiesPower plants, electronics, telecommunications, industrial facilities
Industry UsageAutomation, manufacturing, process controlPower systems, electronics, telecommunications

Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, while Electrical Engineers work on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in industrial environments, but their primary responsibilities and areas of expertise differ.

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Controls Engineer

Giga Energy

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

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 a Controls Engineer at Giga, you will own the design, development, and commissioning of control systems for mission-critical AI infrastructure. From PLC/HMI programming and panel design to control schematics and I/O architecture, you'll be the person who makes the systems actually work - and keeps them running. If you love getting into the details of how complex systems talk to each other and take pride in building things that can't afford to go down, this is your role.
Where you'll work
This role is based out of one of our offices (San Francisco, CA / Long Beach, CA / Houston, TX). We work in person because the best engineering happens when smart people are in the same room.
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 - including valve sequencing, motor control, and pump staging
  • 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
  • Continuous improvement on existing Controls and BMS design and scale as needed.
  • 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. Rockwell Automation Suite Preferred
  • Experience designing control panels and producing control schematics using AUTOCAD
  • Solid understanding of general control systems principles including loop and PID control, Cooling systems control with building automation experience strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of VFD drive configuration and control. Allen Bradley and ABB drives a plus.
  • Ability to read and work from P&ID diagrams, including valve functions, motor control, and pump control logic
  • Familiarity with I/O design and at least one industrial communication protocol (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, or Modbus RTU)
  • Strong learning agility - you pick up new platforms, tools, and systems quickly and without hand-holding
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Bonus Points
  • Experience with data center cooling control systems or other mission-critical facility environments (hospitals, colocation, power generation)
  • Knowledge of network architecture and industrial cybersecurity practices for OT/ICS environments
  • Experience with additional communication protocols (BACnet, Profibus, PROFINET, OPC-UA)
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and historian platforms. Ignition experience preferred.
  • Experience working in fast-paced build environments where schedules are tight and priorities shift
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
  • Team on-sites where all offices come in-person to collaborate

Pay Transparency
The range provided below is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Salary Range
$90,000-$122,000 USD
Who we hire
We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.
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.

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