Facilities Engineer

About the role

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We are a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. We are in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time, where the demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We solve this problem with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Coverage 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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