Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Ignition / UI

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 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

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)

• 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

• 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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