Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level expertise and strategic direction for the design and operation of Power Generation Plant control systems
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate control systems with critical plant systems
• Oversee installation of control systems to ensure adherence to design specifications and industry standards
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Lead the commissioning process to bring power plants online and troubleshoot startup issues
• Manage real-time monitoring and data collection systems to optimize performance
• Develop and implement fail-safe and redundancy measures to enhance plant safety
• Drive continuous improvement by enforcing Instrumentation & Controls standards
• Propose and implement strategic upgrades to SCADA, DCS, and PLC Control Systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
• Professional experience in a power systems environment with utility-scale power generation knowledge
• 7+ years of experience in control systems, electrical power management, or controls engineering
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial control systems
• Excellent communication skills for presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or active Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with Power Plant DCS or PLC-based Control Systems
• Experience with SEL PowerMax, SEL RTAC, Ignition SCADA, GE Mark VIE, or AllenBradley PLCs
• Active industry credentials such as CEM or PMP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages including Restricted Stock Units
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Daily meals allowance and cell phone stipend

About the Company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates every layer of the stack to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads through an energy-first approach.