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Staff Commissioning Engineer

Crusoe· Data Center Operations (DIG)
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Dallas, TX - US$136k - $165kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior role owning the full commissioning lifecycle for data center projects, from factory witness testing to integrated systems testing and turnover, ensuring electrical and EPMS systems meet design intent and Crusoe's readiness standards.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site electrical subject matter expert for all commissioning activities, serving as the primary escalation point for technical issues across all project phases.
  • Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and O&M documentation to ensure alignment with design intent and project specifications.
  • Ensure Owner Project Requirements (OPR) remain aligned with commissioning scope throughout the project lifecycle, tracking changes and maintaining traceability to project objectives.
  • Oversee third-party commissioning agents (CxA), including scope development, performance management, deliverable tracking, and activity oversight such as factory witness testing and startup validation.
  • Identify equipment requiring factory testing and coordinate with the procurement team to schedule vendor testing activities.
  • Review and validate factory test procedures for compliance with project specifications prior to execution; oversee Factory Witness Testing (FWT) for off-site manufactured equipment.
  • Review and approve commissioning documentation including the Cx Plan, L2–L5 test scripts, reports, and turnover packages.
  • Oversee quality control processes including first-of-kind inspections and installation validation.
  • Drive issue identification, troubleshooting, remediation, and formal closure across all commissioning phases.
  • Ensure all commissioning activities — both static and dynamic testing — align with approved plans and performance standards.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between construction, engineering, controls, and operations teams throughout all project phases.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly defining commissioning processes, roles, and levels of engagement.
  • Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and supports a clean project turnover.
  • Support transition to operations by providing technical guidance, training coordination, and post-handover support as required.
  • Enforce safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements across all commissioning activities.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in data center commissioning, construction, or critical infrastructure delivery.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent commissioning experience considered (CxA certification a plus).
  • Deep knowledge of commissioning levels L1 through L5 and the associated documentation and testing requirements at each phase.
  • Hands-on experience with data center systems including power distribution and EPMS infrastructure.
  • Proven experience managing third-party commissioning agents and holding vendors accountable to scope, schedule, and quality.
  • Ability to review and interpret technical documentation including construction drawings, single-line diagrams, submittals, and test procedures.
  • Strong cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to align construction, engineering, controls, and operations teams around commissioning objectives.
  • Experience with issue tracking, risk management, and project reporting across multiple concurrent workstreams.
  • Solid understanding of safety and compliance requirements within active construction and commissioning environments.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required (75% travel).

Skills

Required:Electrical commissioning leadership and on-site SMEReview of submittals and O&M documentationOPR alignment and traceabilityCxA management and coordinationFactory Witness Testing coordinationDocumentation review and turnoverCross-functional collaborationSafety and compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • 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
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Crusoe

The AI factory company | Renewable-powered AI infrastructure

Crusoe provides next-gen AI infrastructure and cloud compute using an energy-first approach. Deploy AI workloads at scale with reliable performance and 24/7 support.

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