Sr Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Architect

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of automation and visualization solutions for data center BMS/EPMS systems, ensuring seamless integration with HVAC, electrical, and monitoring infrastructure

• Define system standards, frameworks, and design patterns for controls, PLC/SCADA, BMS, and EPMS implementations across multiple projects and sites

• Develop intuitive dashboards, HMIs, and operator workflows that make complex building and power systems easy to monitor and control

• Build and maintain automation scripts, tags, templates, and reporting modules to streamline commissioning, testing, and operations at scale

• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and OEM partners to scope, configure, and deploy projects that tie into BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols

• Conduct system testing, simulation, and commissioning to validate architecture, functionality, data accuracy, and operational performance prior to deployment

• Leverage controls platforms to collect and visualize real-time and historical data, enabling performance insights, fault detection, and predictive maintenance

• Optimize existing user interfaces and system designs to improve operator experience, reduce alarm fatigue, and accelerate troubleshooting

• Provide leadership with actionable dashboards and automated reports on system health, uptime, energy efficiency, and capacity utilization

• Mentor and train technicians and engineers on best practices for controls architecture, programming standards, and UI customization

• Ensure all controls implementations comply with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and company sustainability goals

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (Master’s or relevant certifications a plus)

• Extensive professional experience in automation system architecture, including PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS platforms

• Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable automation frameworks and custom UIs in mission-critical environments

• Background in BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or ICS systems, ideally in data center or other high-availability facilities

• Familiarity with control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and integrating diverse building systems into unified platforms

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation concepts

• Demonstrated ability to translate operational and business needs into robust architecture and intuitive system solutions

• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers, contractors, and leadership stakeholders

• Track record of solving complex automation challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions

• Passion for leveraging automation and system architecture to improve performance, resiliency, and user experience

Benefits

• Competitive industry pay and equity (RSUs) in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid parental leave

• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% of salary

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Cell phone reimbursement, Calm app subscription, and commuter benefits ($300/month)

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.