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CrusoeCrusoeDenver, CO

Staff Modular Data Center Engineer

Leads electrical design, optimization, and roadmap for prefabricated modular AI data centers (Crusoe Spark). Requires 5+ years in modular electrical systems, power distribution for AI compute, and cross-functional collaboration. In-office role in Denver with 10-20% travel.

168k – 192k/yr
On-site5+ YOEDevOps / SRE

About the role

What You'll Be Working On

  • Owner of electrical design and optimizations for Crusoe Spark
  • Support to the Research and Development team as new technologies are explored
  • Standardization and templating of design blocks for modular electrical systems
  • Act as a technical subject matter expert during customer meetings, translating complex requirements into actionable modular design strategies
  • Key support and stakeholder to Crusoe Industries - who manufactures Crusoe Spark
  • Cross-Functional Support: Pivot dynamically to support the broader design engineering group on fast-track projects, value engineering exercises, or unexpected scope changes
  • Research and test new, cutting-edge electrical technologies to incorporate into future prefab design iterations
  • Electrical design road map owner for Crusoe Spark in partnership with R&D

What You'll Bring to the Team

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in prefabricated building electrical design and application
  • Experience designing and iterating for modular data centers. Emphasis on Electrical and compute rack design
  • Product Management experience supporting a product road map and driving improvements via continuous improvement
  • Field application experience installing and commissioning modular assets
  • High adaptability and the ability to manage ambiguity, smoothly shifting focus between high-level customer discussions and granular engineering templating
  • Deep understanding of how AI compute loads impact power distribution, from the utility transformer down to the server rack
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate highly technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills to conduct rapid feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses

Bonus Points

  • AI modular data center design and field installation experience
  • Professional engineering license

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation range: $168,000 - $192,000 + Bonus
  • Restricted Stock Units included
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off

Skills

Electrical DesignModular Data CentersPower DistributionCompute Rack DesignPrefabricated BuildingsAutocadAi Compute LoadsElectrical EngineeringProduct RoadmapField Commissioning

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