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Senior Staff Electrical Design Engineer

CrusoeSunnyvale, CA - USDigital Infrastructure Group (DIG)
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Salary
$195K - $225K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
28 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Staff Electrical Design Engineer position at Crusoe is an in-office role based in Sunnyvale, California, with alternative office location options in San Francisco, Denver, or Dallas. This role is well-suited for an experienced electrical professional who wants to shape cutting-edge data center infrastructure designed to support advanced artificial intelligence workloads.

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a motivated Senior Staff Electrical Design Engineer to serve as the key technical link among internal teams, construction partners, design firms, and customers. Focusing on the design phase of data center campus projects, the professional in this role ensures that large-scale power distribution systems achieve optimal safety, compliance, reliability, constructability, and speed. The position requires frequent collaboration and involves an anticipated travel commitment of up to 25 percent.

Key Responsibilities

Advance large-scale data center campus designs starting from conceptual sketches through to construction-ready sets.
Support diverse initiatives that align with Crusoe's mission to accelerate intelligence alongside campus design work.
Design and specify critical power path electrical equipment, including power transformers, low and medium-voltage switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies, distribution equipment, protection and controls, auto-transfer switches, switchboards, cabling, busways, and panels.
Conduct vital technical calculations and system studies encompassing short-circuit, protection, arc-flash, load flow, harmonics, and dynamic transient analysis.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and external consultant shop drawings to verify alignment with project Basis of Design requirements.
Partner with the Field Engineering team to quickly resolve requests for information, evaluate submittals, and deliver design clarifications during construction.
Attend factory witness testing for complex or engineered electrical machinery.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering design experience focusing heavily on data centers or mission-critical industrial facilities.
Expert knowledge of the National Electrical Code along with relevant NFPA and IEEE standards.
Proficiency utilizing engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, and SKM.
Demonstrated success advancing complex electrical designs from schematic stages all the way to construction execution.
Strong communication abilities to facilitate coordination across mechanical, real estate, and power engineering divisions.

Nice to Have

Active Professional Engineer license.
Experience designing and modeling systems that integrate alternative energy sources and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Familiarity with SCADA and Emergency Power Monitoring Systems.
Direct in-field construction experience working on mega projects for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
Background collaborating with hyperscale clients within a rapid design-and-build setting.

Skills and Tools

AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, and SKM engineering software.
Power distribution equipment specification and system calculations.
National Electrical Code and NFPA/IEEE standards compliance.
Project management and cross-functional technical coordination.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation ranging from $195,000 to $225,000 annually plus bonus opportunities.
Restricted Stock Units included with all employment offers.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Employer contributions toward Health Savings Accounts.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave of absence programs.
Paid parental leave.
Paid life insurance alongside short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement options.
Mental health and wellness support services.
Commuter benefits covering parking and transit.
Cell phone stipend.
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match up to four percent of salary.
Volunteer time off.
Global travel insurance with emergency assistance.
Daily meals allowance alongside location-specific perks.

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial infrastructure company built to own and manage every layer of the technology stack from electrons to tokens. The organization addresses growing power bottlenecks by pursuing an energy-first approach designed to make artificial intelligence infrastructure both environmentally responsible and faster for global innovators.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Crusoe careers page online to submit their application for the Senior Staff Electrical Design Engineer role.

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this role?

The position is based in Sunnyvale, California, with alternative office options available in San Francisco, Denver, or Dallas.

How much travel is required for this position?

Travel is anticipated to be approximately 25 percent.

What is the salary range for the Senior Staff Electrical Design Engineer?

The compensation range is between $195,000 and $225,000 plus a bonus, with exact placement determined by qualifications, education, and market alignment.

What educational background is required?

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Are equity packages provided?

Yes, Restricted Stock Units are included in all employment offers alongside competitive compensation.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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