Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Location

Denver, CO - US

Full time

On-site

Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG)

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 e, 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:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

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

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• Met Life Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300/month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $204,000 - $240,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.