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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 at Crusoe. Here, 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 platformsProven ability to design scalable, maintainable automation frameworks and custom UIs in mission-critical environmentsBackground in BMS / EPMS, SCADA, or ICS systems, ideally in data center or other high-availability facilitiesFamiliarity with control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and integrating diverse building systems into unified platformsStrong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC / DDC logic, and industrial automation conceptsDemonstrated ability to translate operational and business needs into robust architecture and intuitive system solutionsExcellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers, contractors, and leadership stakeholdersTrack record of solving complex automation challenges with innovative, data-driven solutionsPassion for leveraging automation and system architecture to improve performance, resiliency, and user experienceBenefits
Competitive industry pay and equity (RSUs) in a fast-growing, well-funded technology companyComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan optionsEmployer contributions to HSA accountsPaid parental leaveCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% of salaryGenerous PTO and holiday scheduleTuition reimbursement and professional development supportCell phone reimbursement, Calm app subscription, and commuter benefits ($300 / month)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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
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