Data Center Engineering Manager

Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation. Take a look at what we do! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlt8k71Quqw We aim to align the long term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion. Crusoe co-locates mobile data centers with stranded energy resources, like flare gas and underloaded renewables, to deliver low-cost, carbon-negative distributed computing solutions. Crusoe Cloud is a managed cloud services platform powered by stranded energy that enables climate-friendly innovation in computationally intensive fields including artificial intelligence, graphics rendering and computational biology.

The Data Center Engineering Manager position will direct and oversee Crusoe’s portfolio of manufacturing engineering projects through a team of subordinate engineers. As key part of the engineering leadership team, you will be responsible for collaborating across multi-functional Crusoe teams to drive consistent and common standards, processes and plans for all major manufacturing engineering projects.

Responsbilities

• Establish and administer engineering practices, rigorous design and testing processes to drive compliance for all new and existing parts and assemblies that the company produces
• Provide training and coaching to the engineering team
• Collaborate with project sponsors to define projects, identify expected outcomes, and establish standardized equipment designs
• Work with the project management and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within established quality standards, within budget and in compliance with design specifications
• Develop and lead technical strategy, improvement of new build costs, identification of resource requirements, allowing for scalability but ensuring delivery
• Develop strategic suppliers to support Crusoe in its expansion plans, to standardize design, cut lead times and improve output
• Responsible for working with the quality control team on the reporting of project status, monitoring all non-conformance issues and items to ensure that they are rectified, closed and validated
• Responsible for assisting in the development and improvement of departmental systems, i.e. project management, financial control, competency review and development

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering. P.E. and P.M.P. preferred but not required
• Proven knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems design, including familiarity with data center power and cooling solutions such as CRAC/CRAH units, Chilled water systems, hot/cold aisle containment and mechanical cooling technologies and EPMS/BMS control systems for mission-critical facilities, along with associated building codes and regulations
• 10 years + of relevant work experience, including 6 years of industry experience in Data Center operations, engineering, design, construction and commissioning or other complex industries and projects
• Understanding of design and coordination requirements of complex power distribution and control systems, redundancy, resiliency, and protection
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Crusoe’s Zero Injury principles
• Knowledge of contracts and specifications
• Demonstrated knowledge of data center facilities design
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills at the senior level as well as the ability to work closely and constructively with all areas of the business
• Comfortable with rapid change, ambiguity in problem definition, and daring deadlines common to rapidly growing companies with evolving business models
• Planning, analytical, organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to gracefully adjust to meet changing circumstances such as reorganizations, reassignment of project priority and changes in strategic direction

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Stock options in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Unlimited time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Calm
• Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month
• Compensation will include stock options with a salary range of $116K and $134K+. Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Crusoe Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.