Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Ignition / UI at Crusoe

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

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)
Hands-on professional experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Designer, Perspective, Vision, scripting, SQL integration, reporting)
Proven ability to build scalable, maintainable automation projects and custom UIs in a production environment
Background in BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or ICS systems, ideally in data center or other mission-critical facilities
Familiarity with control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and integrating diverse building systems into a unified platform
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation concepts
Demonstrated ability to translate operational needs into intuitive UI/UX solutions for non-technical users
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers, contractors, and leadership stakeholders
Track record of solving complex automation challenges with innovative and data-driven solutions
Passion for leveraging data visualization and automation to improve system performance and user experience

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of Ignition-based automation and visualization solutions for data center BMS/EPMS systems, ensuring seamless integration with HVAC, electrical, and monitoring infrastructure
Develop intuitive UI 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 in Ignition to streamline commissioning, testing, and operations
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and OEM partners to scope, configure, and deploy Ignition projects that tie into BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols
Conduct system testing and simulation to validate UI functionality, data accuracy, and operational performance prior to live deployment
Leverage Ignition to collect and visualize real-time and historical data, enabling performance insights, fault detection, and predictive maintenance
Optimize existing BMS/EPMS user interfaces 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 Ignition development best practices, scripting (Python/Jython), and UI customization
Ensure all Ignition and BMS/EPMS implementations comply with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and Crusoe’s sustainability goals

Skills

Ignition

Python

Jython

BACnet

Modbus

OPC-UA

MQTT

BMS

EPMS

HMI

UI Development

HVAC

Cybersecurity

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