Sr Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Architect
Crusoe Energy Systems · Denver, CO
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Crusoe Energy Systems (industrial) in Denver, CO.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $111k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 16 controls engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live controls postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $111k–$140k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 75%
- ✓ PLC 69%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- Robotics 25%
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This plant: Crusoe Energy Systems in Denver
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- Sr Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - BMS · Controls · Senior
Full description from Crusoe Energy SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.
Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Working On
- •Lead the architecture, design, and development of automation and visualization solutions for data center BMS/EPMS systems, ensuring seamless integration with HVAC, electrical, and monitoring infrastructure
- •Define system standards, frameworks, and design patterns for controls, PLC/SCADA, BMS, and EPMS implementations across multiple projects and sites
- •Develop intuitive 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 to streamline commissioning, testing, and operations at scale
- •Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and OEM partners to scope, configure, and deploy projects that tie into BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols
- •Conduct system testing, simulation, and commissioning to validate architecture, functionality, data accuracy, and operational performance prior to deployment
- •Leverage controls platforms to collect and visualize real-time and historical data, enabling performance insights, fault detection, and predictive maintenance
- •Optimize existing user interfaces and system designs 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 best practices for controls architecture, programming standards, and UI customization
- •Ensure all controls implementations comply with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and company sustainability goals
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What You’ll Bring to the Team
- •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (Master’s or relevant certifications a plus)
- •Extensive professional experience in automation system architecture, including PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS platforms
- •Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable automation frameworks and custom UIs in mission-critical environments
- •Background in BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or ICS systems, ideally in data center or other high-availability facilities
- •Familiarity with control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, and integrating diverse building systems into unified platforms
- •Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation concepts
- •Demonstrated ability to translate operational and business needs into robust architecture and intuitive system solutions
- •Excellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers, contractors, and leadership stakeholders
- •Track record of solving complex automation challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions
- •Passion for leveraging automation and system architecture to improve performance, resiliency, and user experience
Benefits
- •Competitive industry pay and equity (RSUs) in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company
- •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)
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