Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Deployment

As Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, Deployment - you will be a deployment and execution lead for the "nervous system" of Crusoe’s hyperscale data centers. You will spearhead the installation and integration of the sophisticated BMS/EPMS and SCADA solutions that allow us to monitor and control our high-performance computing environments with surgical precision. This role is fundamental to Crusoe’s mission: by successfully bringing online and integrating field-level HVAC, electrical, and monitoring infrastructure into a seamless, operational fabric, you ensure our AI-optimized cloud remains resilient, efficient, and scalable from day one. This leadership position demands a technical authority who can bridge the gap between engineering design and on-site field execution. You won't just be maintaining systems; you will be driving complex rollouts, overseeing contractor integration, and implementing the deployment standards and commissioning frameworks that scale our global footprint. We are seeking a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is passionate about bringing automated systems to life, working with others, and driving consistency and efficiencies across our startup through operational handover. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Lead the field deployment, integration, and startup of automation solutions for BMS/EPMS systems, ensuring seamless integration and monitor with electrical, and cooling infrastructure; Enforce system standards, frameworks, and deployment patterns for controls, BMS, and EPMS rollouts across multiple projects and sites; Deploy and configure dashboards, HMIs, and operator workstations, ensuring site personnel have clear, functional visibility and control over complex building and power systems; Oversee system integrators during standard deployments and point-to-point checkouts to ensure strict compliance with design standards, and operate as the controls escalation point to troubleshoot complex automation integration, system inconsistencies, and network integration issues; Collaborate with design engineers, contractors, and OEM partners in the field to configure, integrate, and troubleshoot networks utilizing BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols; Conduct system testing, simulation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate functionality, sequencing, and data accuracy prior to operational handover; Ensure controls platforms correctly collect and push real-time and historical data, enabling performance insight and analysis; Mentor and train other controls engineers, on control system operation, troubleshooting best practices, and execution methodology

Requirements

Extensive professional experience in the physical deployment, integration, and startup of PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS platforms; Proven ability to successfully execute, deploy, and startup automation systems in data center or other high-availability environments; Deep hands-on familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT, integrating diverse field devices into unified platforms; Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation equipment operations; Demonstrated ability to translate engineering designs into physical installations, driving deployment timelines, and navigating a fast paced construction environment; A track record of solving complex automation challenges, quickly diagnosing integration issues, and ensuring systems operate exactly as designed; A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

Nice to have

Master's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field; Relevant professional certifications in specific PLC or SCADA platforms, Ignition and Rockwell preferred; Experience ensuring controls implementations comply with industrial cybersecurity best practices; A passion for leveraging automation to meet company-wide energy efficiency and sustainability goals

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Restricted Stock Units; Paid time off & paid holidays; Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance; Employer contributions to HSA account; Paid parental leave; Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; Professional development & tuition reimbursement; Mental health & wellness support; Commuter benefits (parking & transit); Cell phone stipend; 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary; Volunteer time off