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Senior Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

CrusoeDenver, CO - USPower Infrastructure
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Salary
$190K - $215K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer position at Crusoe in Denver, Colorado is a full-time role dedicated to overseeing end-to-end instrumentation and controls for complex power generation programs. This opportunity suits an experienced engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced energy and AI infrastructure environment.

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to serve as the primary technical owner for multi-system power generation programs from design through operational handoff. Functioning as the Owner's Engineer, this role involves managing the full project lifecycle for power generation controls, encompassing design, installation, optimization, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and initial operations support. The position requires deep expertise in instrumentation, control systems, data analysis, and energy optimization to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions for AI-first cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level technical problem-solving, strategic direction, and support for power generation plant control systems.
Act as Owner's Engineer to oversee systems integrators, coordinating closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams for seamless plant integration.
Supervise the installation, comprehensive testing, and commissioning of control systems to verify safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
Lead vendor oversight for DCS design, SCADA implementation, power control system integration, and field instrumentation scope.
Resolve cross-vendor design conflicts independently and review vendor deliverables for engineering adequacy and design risks.
Enforce fail-safe and redundancy design requirements, driving continuous improvement through standardized Crusoe I&C frameworks.
Train and develop junior I&C engineers while establishing engineering design, construction, and commissioning standards for vendors.
Champion AI-enabled tools and new ways of operating across engineering workflows to improve design quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related field.
20+ years of professional experience in control systems, electrical power management systems, controls engineering, or a closely related field.
Practical knowledge of power generation operations and experience with Power Plant Distributed Control Systems or PLC-based Control Systems.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial control systems.
Excellent communication skills to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and build working relationships with key equipment vendors.
Maintenance of current working knowledge of applicable ISA standards such as ISA-5.1 and ISA-18.2.

Nice to Have

Professional Engineer license or Certified Automation Professional certification.
Specific experience with platforms such as SEL PowerMax, SEL RTAC, Ignition SCADA, Canary Historian, GE Mark VIE Turbine Control Systems, Solar Rockwell PLC, Allen-Bradley PLCs, ComAp, or ESM 2 Waukesha.

Skills and Tools

Control systems design and optimization
Distributed Control Systems and PLC-based control systems
Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
Vendor oversight and multi-vendor program architecture
Industrial standards compliance including ISA guidelines
Power plant commissioning and operational troubleshooting
Data-driven performance improvement and AI-forward engineering workflows

Salary and Benefits

Compensation range of $190,000 to $215,000 plus bonus
Restricted Stock Units included in all offers
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions
Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave of absence programs including paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support
Commuter benefits for parking and transit, cell phone stipend, and daily meals allowance
Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, and emergency assistance

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. By taking an energy-first approach, the company owns and operates each layer of the stack from electrons to tokens, solving power bottlenecks while making AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for innovators.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Crusoe careers page to submit their application for this Denver, Colorado location.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer role?

This position is located in Denver, Colorado.

What is the salary range for this position?

The compensation ranges from $190,000 to $215,000 plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 20+ years of experience in control systems, electrical power management systems, controls engineering, or a closely related field.

Is a Professional Engineer license mandatory?

A Professional Engineer license is desired but not required for this role.

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related field is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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