Electrical Field Engineer - Data Center

Crusoe

$196K — $235K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in mission-critical environments supporting construction and/or operations.
  • Deep understanding of electrical power distribution equipment assembly and installation.
  • Hands-on experience with site construction and collaboration with general contractors and electrical subcontractors.
  • Strong project management skills to monitor schedules and drive completion.
  • Ability to troubleshoot field installation issues and implement code-compliant solutions.
  • Flexibility to travel frequently, at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Support installation and commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure for data centers.
  • Monitor deployment of advanced power backup and conditioning systems.
  • Manage substation protection system.
  • Provide technical support for RFIs and temporary power.
  • Track construction progress and adherence to engineering specifications.
  • Resolve RFIs and Field Engineering Directives quickly between teams.
  • Own and document lessons learned for design improvements.
  • Support all levels of commissioning activities with technical reviews and accuracy checking.
  • Promote electrical safety among construction partners.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits for parking & transit
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4%
  • Volunteer time off
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Field Engineer to act as the primary technical bridge between design teams and on-site construction partners. This role focuses on the construction phase of Crusoe's data center campus projects until Operational handover. You will ensure that large-scale power distribution systems are installed safely, accurately, and efficiently to meet the demands of AI workloads.
This position requires an electrical professional with a strong mix of electrical construction and design methodologies, power distribution equipment installation and commissioning, and a strong background in construction and/or operational environments and expectations.
The role is remote by design, with a minimum travel expectation of 50% - there may come times when this travel expectation is exceeded during critical construction phases. Most travel will be to the construction site that the Electrical Field Engineer is assigned to support. Additionally, the role will be 24/7 on call support to their assigned campus for emergencies that arise.
Preferred remote locations - TX, AZ, CO, LA, MO, UT, NV for travel ease to job sites

What You'll Be Working On:
  • Support the on-site installation, quality assurance, functional checkout, testing, and commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure - including medium/low voltage switchgear, power transformers, switchboards, protection and control, UPS systems, and electrical equipment internal to the data center.
  • Monitor the deployment of advanced power backup and conditioning systems, including medium voltage UPS, backup generators, and BESS.
  • Support and direct involvement in substation protection system management
  • Technical support for RFI process
  • Technical support for temporary power and electrical switching
  • Track construction progress against project milestones and ensure adherence to Basis of Design and engineering specifications - without compromising speed.
  • Support rapid resolution of RFIs (Requests for Information) and Field Engineering Directives (FEDs) between the contractors and the internal design team.
  • Own critical lessons learned and field service bulletins that have design ramifications, so that they can be carried back into specs and templating
  • Support all levels 1-5 of commissioning activities in partnership with Crusoe's Cx team, reviewing commissioning documents for technical accuracy and assurance of design intent met
  • Be an electrical safety champion in partnership with Crusoe's construction partners

What You'll Bring to the Team:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical environments supporting construction and/or operations.
• Deep practical understanding of electrical power distribution equipment assembly and installation.
• Hands-on experience with on site construction and partnering with third-party general contractors and electrical subcontractors.
• Strong project management skills to assist in monitoring schedules, spotting bottlenecks, and driving on time completion in a technical position
• Ability to troubleshoot complex field installation issues and implement practical, code-compliant solutions on the fly.
• Flexibility to travel frequently or reside near assigned project site - minimum of 50% of time on site.

Bonus Points
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or EIT certification.
  • Direct experience overseeing the installation of high-density racks and their accompanying electrical infrastructure.
  • Mega Project construction experience in mission critical or heavy industry
  • Certifications such as PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent safety credentials.

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • 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

Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of $196,000 - $235,000 + 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.

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