Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Senior/Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role

Crusoe is building the world's favorite AI-first cloud infrastructure company, pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies. As a Senior/Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you'll significantly contribute to the design, implementation, and management of critical control systems for Crusoe's cutting-edge Power Generation solutions. You'll oversee the entire project lifecycle for power generation controls, from initial design and installation to optimization, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and initial operations support. Your expertise in instrumentation, controls systems, data analysis, and energy optimization will be vital in delivering scalable and sustainable solutions that ensure the reliable and efficient operation of our facilities, accelerating abundance of energy and intelligence. This is a full-time position.

What You'll Be Working On

• Technical Problem-Solving: Provide high-level expertise, strategic direction, and technical support and knowledge for complex problem-solving related to the design and operation of Crusoe Power Generation Plant control systems.

• System Integration: Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to seamlessly integrate control systems with other critical plant systems.

• Installation Oversight: Oversee the installation of control systems, ensuring they meet precise design specifications and adhere to stringent industry standards.

• System Testing and Coordination: Conduct and coordinate comprehensive testing of control systems to verify correct and safe operation, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Commissioning Leadership: Lead the commissioning process, working hand-in-hand with the project team to bring power plants online, efficiently troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth startup operations.

• Real-time Monitoring & Data Collection: Manage the implementation of systems for real-time monitoring and robust data collection to continuously assess and optimize the performance of power generation systems.

• Operational Support: Provide essential technical support during the initial operation phase, proactively addressing any control system-related issues that may arise.

• Training & Documentation: Train operations staff on the effective use of control systems and develop clear, comprehensive documentation, training materials, and operational procedures.

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all control systems strictly comply with relevant safety standards and regulations, promoting a secure operational environment.

• Fail-Safe & Redundancy Implementation: Develop and implement advanced fail-safe and redundancy measures to proactively prevent accidents and enhance the safety and reliability of plant operations.

• Quality Assurance Leadership: Drive continuous improvement by establishing and rigorously enforcing Crusoe Instrumentation & Controls standards across all projects, ensuring maximum operational integrity and reliability.

• Project Planning & Resource Allocation: Actively participate in project planning, scheduling, and strategic resource allocation for all control systems-related tasks.

• Technology Advancement: Stay continuously updated on the latest technologies and advancements in control systems and power generation, applying new insights to our operations.

• System Upgrades & Optimization: Propose and implement strategic upgrades to improve system performance, reduce operational costs, or increase efficiency as new technologies emerge (SCADA, DCS, and PLC Control Systems).

• Ambiguity Resolution: Bring structural clarity to ambiguous situations and drive cross-functional alignment to reach clear design decisions.

• Project Execution & Communication: Drive complex projects and tasks to completion, translating telemetry and network diagrams into clear plans for stakeholders.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field is required.

• Power Systems Experience: Professional experience in a power systems environment, demonstrating practical, hands-on knowledge of utility-scale power generation operations.

• Controls System Expertise: 7+ year's of experience in control systems, electrical power management systems, controls engineering, or a closely related field.

• Technical Understanding: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial control systems.

• Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments to meet challenging organizational goals.

• Communication Proficiency: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Data-Driven Passion: A strong passion for leveraging data to continuously improve system performance and enhance operational efficiency.

Bonus Points

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline or active Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Experience with Power Plant DCS (Distributed Control Systems) or PLC-based Control Systems.

• Specific experience with systems such as SEL PowerMax, SEL RTAC, Ignition SCADA, Ignition Historian, Canary Historian, GE Mark VIE Turbine Control Systems, Solar Rockwell PLC, AllenBradley PLCs, ComAp, ESM 2 Waukesha, or similar platforms.

• Active industry credentials such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages

• Restricted Stock Units

• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

• Employer contributions to HSA account

• Paid parental leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Professional development & tuition reimbursement

• Mental health & wellness support

• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

• Volunteer time off

• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance

• Daily meals allowance

• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the range of $150,000 - $170,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.