# Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Denver, CO
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Plc, Scada, Dcs, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering, Power Generation, Sel Powermax, Ignition Scada, Allen-Bradley Plc, Ge Mark Vie
**Posted:** 2026-06-04

> Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer designing, commissioning, and optimizing power generation control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) for Crusoe's AI infrastructure facilities. Requires a bachelor's in engineering and hands-on power systems experience.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Be Working On

- **Technical Problem-Solving**: Provide high-level expertise, strategic direction, and technical support for complex problem-solving related to the design and operation of Crusoe Power Generation Plant control systems.
- **System Integration**: Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to seamlessly integrate control systems with other critical plant systems.
- **Installation Oversight**: Oversee the installation of control systems, ensuring they meet precise design specifications and adhere to stringent industry standards.
- **System Testing and Coordination**: Conduct and coordinate comprehensive testing of control systems to verify correct and safe operation, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- **Commissioning Leadership**: Lead the commissioning process, working hand-in-hand with the project team to bring power plants online, efficiently troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth startup operations.
- **Real-time Monitoring & Data Collection**: Manage the implementation of systems for real-time monitoring and robust data collection to continuously assess and optimize the performance of power generation systems.
- **Operational Support**: Provide essential technical support during the initial operation phase, proactively addressing any control system-related issues that may arise.
- **Training & Documentation**: Train operations staff on the effective use of control systems and develop clear, comprehensive documentation, training materials, and operational procedures.
- **Safety & Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure that all control systems strictly comply with relevant safety standards and regulations, promoting a secure operational environment.
- **Fail-Safe & Redundancy Implementation**: Develop and implement advanced fail-safe and redundancy measures to proactively prevent accidents and enhance the safety and reliability of plant operations.
- **Quality Assurance Leadership**: Drive continuous improvement by establishing and rigorously enforcing Crusoe Instrumentation & Controls standards across all projects, ensuring maximum operational integrity and reliability.
- **Project Planning & Resource Allocation**: Actively participate in project planning, scheduling, and strategic resource allocation for all control systems-related tasks.
- **Technology Advancement**: Stay continuously updated on the latest technologies and advancements in control systems and power generation, applying new insights to our operations.
- **System Upgrades & Optimization**: Propose and implement strategic upgrades to improve system performance, reduce operational costs, or increase efficiency as new technologies emerge (SCADA, DCS, and PLC Control Systems).
- **Ambiguity Resolution**: Bring structural clarity to ambiguous situations and drive cross-functional alignment to reach clear design decisions.
- **Project Execution & Communication**: Drive complex projects and tasks to completion, translating telemetry and network diagrams into clear plans for stakeholders.

## What You’ll Bring to the Team

- **Educational Foundation**: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field is required.
- **Power Systems Experience**: Professional experience in a power systems environment, demonstrating practical, hands-on knowledge of utility-scale power generation operations.
- **Controls System Expertise**: Proven professional experience in control systems, electrical power management systems, controls engineering, or a closely related field.
- **Technical Understanding**: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial control systems.
- **Collaboration Skills**: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments to meet challenging organizational goals.
- **Communication Proficiency**: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- **Data-Driven Passion**: A strong passion for leveraging data to continuously improve system performance and enhance operational efficiency.

## Bonus Points

- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Experience with Power Plant DCS (Distributed Control Systems) or PLC-based Control Systems.
- Specific experience with systems such as SEL PowerMax, SEL RTAC, Ignition SCADA, Ignition Historian, Canary Historian, GE Mark VIE Turbine Control Systems, Solar Rockwell PLC, AllenBradley PLCs, ComAp, ESM 2 Waukesha, or similar platforms.
- Active industry credentials such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

## Benefits

- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location

**Compensation**: $150,000 - $170,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.

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