Sr Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Architect 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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Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLCSCADABMSEPMSBACnetModbusOPC-UAMQTTHMIHVACAutomation ScriptingDashboards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, extensive experience in automation system architecture including PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS platforms, background in BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or ICS systems ideally in data centers, familiarity with protocols like BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation.

What is the company culture like at Crusoe?

Crusoe focuses on accelerating energy and intelligence abundance, driving meaningful innovation in sustainable AI technology, making tangible impact, and setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

What makes a strong candidate for this Sr Staff Engineer role?

A strong candidate will have extensive experience in designing scalable automation frameworks and custom UIs for mission-critical environments, particularly in data centers, along with proven ability to translate operational needs into robust architecture, leadership in mentoring teams, and deep knowledge of control protocols and systems.

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