# Senior Substation Engineer

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Denver, CO
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Transformers, High-Voltage Systems, Nec, Scada, Equipment Procurement, Project Planning, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-06-23

> Senior electrical engineer supporting substation and power systems design, procurement, and commissioning for large-scale AI infrastructure projects. Requires 5+ years industrial experience and a bachelor's in electrical engineering.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Be Working On

**Project Planning & Execution Support**
- Support the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, including technical design and material specifications
- Ensure absolute alignment between project budgets and critical-path schedules

**Electrical System Design & Engineering**
- Contribute to the design and specification of electrical systems for large-scale power projects
- Work with power generation equipment, transformers, and the full spectrum of low, medium, and high-voltage cabling and wiring

**Technical Documentation**
- Develop and review high-fidelity technical documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure "production-ready" designs

**Regulatory Compliance**
- Ensure all electrical designs and installations comply with relevant safety standards, local/national codes, and global regulations

**Procurement Management**
- Manage the end-to-end procurement of specialized electrical equipment
- Work closely with vendors to ensure quality and lead-time requirements are met

**Installation & Commissioning Oversight**
- Oversee the physical installation and commissioning of electrical systems at field locations, both domestically and internationally
- Ensure systems are "live" and operational per specifications

**Stakeholder Communication**
- Contribute to regular project status meetings
- Provide clear, effective technical communication to cross-functional stakeholders

## What You’ll Bring to the Team

**Education & Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of proven experience in industrial environments, with a preference for experience in power generation and distribution

**Technical Expertise**
- In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including power systems, control systems, and electrical safety standards
- Experience with electrical equipment design, procurement, and installation
- Familiarity with relevant industry codes and regulations (e.g., NEC)

**Skills**
- Proven ability to be a contributing member in a high performing team
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Flexibility to travel to field locations up to 25%, or as required

**Bonus Points**
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with renewable energy technologies
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and data acquisition

## 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

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