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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 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

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)

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

Benefits

Competitive industry pay and equity (RSUs) in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options

Employer contributions to HSA accounts

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term insurance

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

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Cell phone reimbursement, Calm app subscription, and commuter benefits ($300 / month)

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , , genetic information, , citizenship, marital status, / , sexual preference / , , , veteran status, , or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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