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Staff Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

Crusoe - Denver, CO, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-02

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Salary: USD 160,000 - 180,000 / annual

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates the full stack from power generation to cloud services. The company is solving the power bottleneck for AI compute through an energy-first approach. You will join the Power Systems organization as a Staff Electrical Engineer, serving as the primary technical subject matter expert for power generation assets. This is a high-level technical position responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operational success of power plant facilities across the USA. Key responsibilities include: - Lead front-end engineering for capital projects, including layout and sizing of power systems. Review one-lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, electrical studies, and control narratives to ensure compliance with company design specifications. - Review vendor drawings and design deliverables from consultants to ensure they meet project specifications and quality standards. - Provide technical guidance during construction and commissioning of power plant assets. Support field teams and third-party consultants on complex electrical issues. - Partner with Field Operations to troubleshoot electrical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize existing power infrastructure for maximum uptime. - 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), GSU (Generator Step-Up) Transformers, and MV/LV Switchgear and MCCs (Motor Control Centers). - Utilize working knowledge of Governor and AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) controls. - Implement the IEC 61850 standard, including GOOSE & MMS protocols. Conduct Protection & Control coordination studies and fault analysis. You will travel approximately 20% to project sites. REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) - Minimum 6+ years in industrial electrical engineering - Expert working knowledge of NEC application to industrial installations - Comprehensive understanding of generator physics and operations - Proficiency in Protection & Control coordination studies and fault analysis - Knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard - Ability to work effectively with both engineers and operations personnel BONUS QUALIFICATIONS: - 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 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

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