Senior Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

The posting, as Crusoe wrote it

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 independently lead end-to-end I&C vendor oversight for Crusoe's most complex, multi-system Power Generation programs, serving as the primary technical owner from design through operational handoff. 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.

Role Scope: This position functions as Owner’s Engineer for assigned programs. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is desired but not required.

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: Provide Owner's Engineer oversight of the systems integrator's work, coordinating with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure control systems are seamlessly integrated with other critical plant systems.
• Installation Oversight: Oversee the installation of control systems, ensuring they meet precise design specifications and adhere to stringent

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and commissioning agents, and to directly influence project scheduling, commissioning readiness criteria, and equipment procurement decisions.

• AI-Forward: Actively champions AI-enabled tools and new ways of operating, driving adoption across engineering workflows to improve efficiency and design quality.

Bonus Points

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Automation Professional (CAP)).
• Specific experience with systems such as SEL PowerMax, SEL RTAC, Ignition SCADA, Canary Historian, GE Mark VIE Turbine Control Systems, Solar Rockwell PLC, AllenBradley PLC’s, ComAp, ESM 2 Waukesha, or similar platforms.

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 Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $190,000 -$215,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDDIG)

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.