Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Crusoe - 2.9 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $149,000 - $170,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance RSU Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Volunteer time off Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Electrical building codes Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence . As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role:

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power Systems organization. This role is a high-level technical position responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operational success of our power plant facilities across the USA. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert for power generation assets, bridging the gap between front-end design and field execution.

What You'll Be Working On:

Engineering & Design:

Lead front-end engineering for capital projects, including the layout and sizing of power systems. Review one-lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical studies, and control narratives to ensure they meet company design specifications.

QA/QC Oversight:

Review vendor drawings, check wiring diagrams against schematics, and ensure all design deliverables from consultants meet project specifications.

Project Execution:

Provide technical guidance during the construction and commissioning of power plant assets. Support and provide input to field teams and third-party consultants on complex electrical issues.

Operational Support:

Partner with Field Operations to troubleshoot electrical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize existing power infrastructure for maximum uptime.

Technical System Integration:

Apply deep technical expertise across power generation assets, including generator physics and operations. Specify and integrate high and medium voltage equipment such as 34.5 kV GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) indoor units, GSU (Generator Step-Up) Transformers, and MV/LV Switchgear and MCCs (Motor Control Centers).

Advanced Controls:

Utilize working knowledge of Governor and AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) controls.

Modern Protocols & Studies:

Implement the

IEC 61850

standard, including

GOOSE & MMS

protocols. Conduct Protection & Control coordination studies and fault analysis. What You'll Bring to the

Team:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a minimum of 6+ years in industrial electrical engineering.

Standards & Compliance:

Expert working knowledge of NEC application to industrial installations.

Communication Skills:

Ability to work effectively with both engineers and operations personnel.

Travel:

Ability to travel approximately 20% to project sites.

Technical Expertise:

Comprehensive understanding of generator physics and operations. Proficiency in Protection & Control coordination studies and fault analysis. Knowledge of the

IEC 61850

standard.

Company Values:

Embody the Company values.

Bonus Points:

Experience with Simple and Combined Cycle Turbine Generators (10 MW - 600 MW) and Reciprocating Engines (3 MW - 20 MW). Experience in implementation and management of Microgrid Controllers. Knowledge of best practices for the synchronization of islanded electrical systems. Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing and Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies. Professional Engineering (PE) license in Texas or Colorado. Experience with power modeling software (e.g., ETAP or SKM). Previous experience managing utility-scale interconnects. Power Generation or Oil & Gas industry experience.

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 Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $149,000 -$170,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.