# Staff Infrastructure Design Engineer

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $140k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Data Center Design, Power Distribution, Ups, Hvac, Structured Cabling, Network Connectivity, Autocad, Revit, Visio, Cad/Bim, Tia-942, Ashrae, Ansi/Bicsi, Capacity Planning, Airflow Management
**Posted:** 2026-08-31

> Designs and optimizes data center whitespace environments, integrating rack layouts, power, cooling, cabling, and redundancy for scalable cloud infrastructure. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency with CAD/BIM tools and data center standards.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and implement data center whitespace environments for servers, storage, and network equipment.
- Design rack placement, aisle configuration, equipment density, airflow strategy, power distribution integration, cooling infrastructure, structured cabling, connectivity, and fiber management.
- Optimize designs for capacity, scalability, redundancy, airflow performance, energy efficiency, and SLA requirements.
- Validate N+1 and 2N redundancy strategies.
- Ensure compliance with TIA-942, Uptime Institute guidelines, ASHRAE recommendations, ANSI/BICSI standards, local building codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Develop CAD/BIM drawings, schematics, and 3D models.
- Create capacity planning models for growth, utilization, and infrastructure scaling.
- Maintain technical documentation for operations, maintenance, and audits.
- Support construction, installation, commissioning, and deployment activities.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and site inspections.
- Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors, and external partners.
- Evaluate new technologies, modular designs, and industry best practices.
- Conduct post-occupancy evaluations and identify improvements.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Data Center Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in data center design, preferably in cloud or hyperscale environments.
- Understanding of data center power distribution systems and UPS architectures.
- Understanding of cooling systems and HVAC infrastructure.
- Experience with structured cabling systems and network connectivity design.
- Experience with whitespace layout optimization and equipment density planning.
- Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Visio, or equivalent platforms.
- Knowledge of TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, and ANSI/BICSI standards.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, and deployment teams.
- Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel to data center sites as required.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range: $140,000–$170,000 plus bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Commuter benefits.
- Cell phone stipend.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Volunteer time off.
- Global travel insurance and emergency assistance.
- Daily meals allowance.

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