Facilities Engineer

Crusoe

$110K — $135K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in facilities engineering or data center operations
  • Hands-on knowledge of electrical systems and backup generators
  • Experience with mechanical and cooling systems
  • Familiarity with BMS/DCIM monitoring tools
  • Working knowledge of NEC and OSHA codes
  • Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
  • Strong troubleshooting and judgment under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Own daily operations and maintenance of facility systems
  • Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs
  • Monitor facility health and respond to anomalies
  • Collaborate on facility expansions and equipment upgrades
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes
  • Maintain critical documentation and equipment logs
  • Coordinate with contractors for specialized maintenance

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance and disability
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Commuter benefits
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance
  • Daily meal allowance
  • Location-specific perks
Full Job Description
We're looking for a skilled Facilities Engineer to join our team at our Sparks, NV data center. In this role, you'll own the physical infrastructure that keeps our AI compute environment running at peak performance - from mechanical and electrical systems to HVAC, cooling, and building management. You'll partner closely with data center operations, construction, and energy teams to ensure our facility meets the demanding uptime and efficiency standards our customers depend on.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to be on the front lines of AI infrastructure.

What You'll Do
  • Own day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of all facility systems including electrical distribution (UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators), HVAC, cooling/chiller plants, and building management systems (BMS)
  • Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs; track and resolve facility work orders through completion
  • Monitor facility health via DCIM and BMS platforms; identify anomalies and respond rapidly to minimize downtime
  • Partner with construction and capital projects teams on facility expansions, retrofits, and equipment upgrades - including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes including NEC, OSHA, and applicable fire/life safety regulations
  • Maintain critical documentation including single-line diagrams, equipment logs, maintenance records, and SOPs
  • Coordinate with third-party contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, inspections, and emergency response
  • Support capacity planning efforts by tracking power, cooling, and space utilization
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to support 24/7 critical facility operations
  • Champion a culture of safety by enforcing lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and other electrical safety protocols


What We're Looking For
Required
  • 3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, data center operations, or critical infrastructure environments
  • Hands-on knowledge of electrical systems (medium and low voltage), UPS/PDU systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Experience with mechanical/cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water plants, cooling towers, and precision air systems
  • Familiarity with BMS/DCIM platforms for monitoring and control
  • Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, OSHA)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and sound judgment under pressure
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills


Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments
  • Familiarity with DCIM tools (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte, or similar)
  • OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
  • Experience with commissioning (Cx) and integrated systems testing (IST)
  • Knowledge of energy efficiency practices in data center environments (PUE optimization, free cooling, etc.)


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 $110,000 -$135,000 + 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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