Crusoe is seeking a dedicated Senior Facilities Engineer to join the Digital Infrastructure Group at the Sparks, Nevada data center facility. This hands-on position focuses on managing the physical infrastructure that supports high-performance artificial intelligence computing environments.
Role Overview
The Senior Facilities Engineer takes complete ownership of the data center physical infrastructure, ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems maintain top performance. This professional collaborates extensively with construction, energy, and operations teams to uphold strict uptime and efficiency guidelines. The role suits a mission-driven problem solver with a background in critical infrastructure who wants to contribute to cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily performance, maintenance, and operations for facility systems such as electrical distribution, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling plants, and building management platforms.
Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs while managing facility work orders through to resolution.
Track facility health via building management and data center infrastructure management systems to spot anomalies and resolve issues quickly.
Collaborate with capital projects and construction groups regarding facility retrofits, expansions, and equipment upgrades, including vendor management and commissioning.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations covering OSHA, NEC, and fire and life safety standards.
Maintain accurate technical documentation like single-line diagrams, operating procedures, and equipment logs.
Work alongside third-party vendors and contractors for specialized inspections, emergency response, and scheduled maintenance.
Assist with capacity planning by monitoring space, power, and cooling consumption.
Take part in an on-call rotation to guarantee reliable 24/7 critical facility functions.
Promote workplace safety by strictly following electrical safety protocols and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Requirements
Minimum of three years of professional background working in critical infrastructure environments, data center operations, or facilities engineering.
Practical knowledge regarding low and medium voltage electrical systems, backup generators, uninterruptible power supplies, and automatic transfer switches.
Familiarity with precision air systems, chilled water plants, cooling towers, and computer room air conditioner units.
Experience utilizing building management and data center infrastructure management tools for control and monitoring.
Understanding of standards and codes including ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
Capability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Strong analytical troubleshooting abilities paired with good judgment during high-pressure situations.
Clear communication skills and the capacity to collaborate across multiple functional teams.
Nice to Have
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical work history.
Background working inside colocation or hyperscale data center facilities.
Familiarity with data center infrastructure management applications like Nlyte or Sunbird.
Possession of an OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety credentials.
Background handling integrated systems testing and facility commissioning.
Understanding of data center energy efficiency techniques, such as free cooling and power usage effectiveness optimization.
Skills and Tools
Electrical systems management including UPS, PDUs, and switchgear
Mechanical and HVAC systems including chillers and cooling towers
Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms
Reading technical schematics, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams
Safety compliance including NEC, OSHA, and NFPA regulations
Vendor coordination and contractor management
Salary and Benefits
Compensation range of $110,000 to $135,000 annually plus bonus opportunities
Restricted Stock Units included with all employment offers
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage with employer health savings account contributions
Paid time off, official holidays, and structured leave programs
401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a company match up to four percent
Paid parental leave, life insurance, and short-term or long-term disability programs
Tuition reimbursement and professional development provisions
Daily meal allowance, cell phone stipend, and commuter transit benefits
Mental health support, wellness programs, and global travel emergency assistance
About the Company
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure enterprise, building solutions from the energy source up to digital intelligence. The organization focuses on solving power bottlenecks for energy-intensive AI workloads through an energy-first methodology designed to support technological advancement globally.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Crusoe careers website.
