Principal Mechanical Engineer at Crusoe

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Heavy Industry, Data Centers, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required; M.S. preferred
8+ years in project engineering and management within power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industry
Proven expertise in gas turbine technology and packaged mechanical systems
Mastery of ASME and API standards; PE license preferred, PMP a plus
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and deep knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and rotordynamics
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with a track record of delivering complex projects
Willingness to travel up to 25% and alignment with Crusoe’s mission and values

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle engineering for power generation systems, from feasibility studies through design, construction, and operation
Own the integration of turbines, pumps, piping, and rotating equipment at U.S. and international sites
Review and approve advanced engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with ASME and API codes
Drive vendor selection and technical bid reviews; approve critical equipment designs and inspections
Guide technology choices through trade-off analyses to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
Partner with business development on bids, budgets, and client presentations
Mentor junior engineers, building technical strength across the team
Advance decarbonization initiatives including hydrogen co-firing and carbon capture integration

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringPower GenerationTurbinesPumpsPipingRotating EquipmentASME CodesAPI CodesProject EngineeringProject ManagementVendor SelectionTrade-off AnalysesHydrogen Co-firingCarbon Capture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation range for this Principal Mechanical Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What are the key qualifications and skills required for this role?

Candidates need a B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (M.S. preferred), 8+ years in project engineering in power generation or heavy industry, expertise in gas turbine technology, mastery of ASME and API standards, proficiency in 3D CAD like SolidWorks, and strong leadership skills. A PE license and PMP are preferred.

What benefits does Crusoe offer?

Benefits include industry competitive pay, restricted stock units, health insurance options (HDHP, PPO, vision, dental), employer HSA contributions, paid parental leave, paid life insurance, short/long-term disability, Teladoc, 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary, generous PTO, cell phone reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, Calm app subscription, MetLife Legal, and $300/month commuter benefit.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Principal Mechanical Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 8+ years in power generation or heavy industry, proven expertise in gas turbines and ASME/API standards, proficiency in 3D CAD and thermodynamics, leadership in delivering complex projects, and alignment with Crusoe’s mission.

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,082.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees