Crusoe · 3 days ago
Sr Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Ignition / UI
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCrusoe is a company focused on accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence through sustainable technology. In this role, you will lead the design and development of Ignition-based automation solutions, develop intuitive UI dashboards, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance building management systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of Ignition-based automation and visualization solutions for data center BMS/EPMS systems, ensuring seamless integration with HVAC, electrical, and monitoring infrastructure
Develop intuitive UI dashboards, HMIs, and operator workflows that make complex building and power systems easy to monitor and control
Build and maintain automation scripts, tags, templates, and reporting modules in Ignition to streamline commissioning, testing, and operations
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and OEM partners to scope, configure, and deploy Ignition projects that tie into BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols
Conduct system testing and simulation to validate UI functionality, data accuracy, and operational performance prior to live deployment
Leverage Ignition to collect and visualize real-time and historical data, enabling performance insights, fault detection, and predictive maintenance
Optimize existing BMS/EPMS user interfaces to improve operator experience, reduce alarm fatigue, and accelerate troubleshooting
Provide leadership with actionable dashboards and automated reports on system health, uptime, energy efficiency, and capacity utilization
Mentor and train technicians and engineers on Ignition development best practices, scripting (Python/Jython), and UI customization
Ensure all Ignition and BMS/EPMS implementations comply with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and Crusoe’s sustainability goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (Master's or relevant certifications a plus)
Hands-on professional experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Designer, Perspective, Vision, scripting, SQL integration, reporting)
Proven ability to build scalable, maintainable automation projects and custom UIs in a production environment
Background in BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or ICS systems, ideally in data center or other mission-critical facilities
Familiarity with control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and integrating diverse building systems into a unified platform
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation concepts
Demonstrated ability to translate operational needs into intuitive UI/UX solutions for non-technical users
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers, contractors, and leadership stakeholders
Track record of solving complex automation challenges with innovative and data-driven solutions
Passion for leveraging data visualization and automation to improve system performance and user experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% of salary
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Cell phone reimbursement, Calm app subscription, and commuter benefits ($300/month)
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
Founded in 2018
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalBrookfield Asset ManagementUpper90
2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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