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Associate Construction Engineer - Power Infrastructure

Crusoe· Power Infrastructure
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Denver, CO - USFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Crusoe is seeking an Associate Construction Engineer to join the Project Execution team, supporting the field execution of large-scale power generation projects for AI data center infrastructure. The role develops field engineering skills under a senior Construction Engineer, with significant on-site responsibilities during construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Field Engineering & Site Coordination: Support the field engineering team on active power generation construction sites, assisting with day-to-day inspection, documentation, and construction coordination activities under the direction of a senior Construction Engineer.
  • Technical Submittals & RFI Management: Assist with the review of contractor and vendor submittals, RFIs, and Field Engineering Directives (FEDs); learn to coordinate engineering responses with the project engineering team.
  • Execution Plan Review: Support the review of construction execution planning documents — including lift plans, flush plans, hydro plans, purge plans, and pre-commissioning procedures — developing technical judgment for acceptance criteria.
  • Milestone & Schedule Tracking: Assist with tracking and documenting construction progress against the project schedule and milestones; maintain open items logs, punch list status, and change order tracking.
  • Quality & Workmanship Inspections: Conduct field inspections of contractor workmanship and adherence to project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes; document findings and escalate non-conformances to the senior Construction Engineer.
  • Turnover & Mechanical Completion Packages: Support the development and management of punch lists, mechanical completion packages, and system turnover packages under senior Construction Engineer direction.
  • Commissioning & Startup Support: Assist with commissioning and startup activities, including supporting functional tests, loop checks, and performance verification activities.
  • Field Documentation & As-Builts: Maintain daily field reports, inspection records, and project documentation; capture as-built redlines and field changes for incorporation into the record document set.
  • Permitting & HSE Compliance: Coordinate work permit tracking and support site safety program compliance in collaboration with the site HSE representative.
  • Standards & Process Development: Contribute to the development of engineering, construction, and commissioning standards and procedures as directed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Construction Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of field engineering, construction management, or inspection experience on power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
  • Cross-Discipline Field Knowledge: Developing hands-on knowledge of construction and commissioning activities across mechanical and/or electrical systems in an industrial or power generation environment.
  • Civil & Concrete Foundations: Foundational knowledge of concrete construction, including foundations, rebar placement, and formwork.
  • Structural Steel Construction: Foundational knowledge of structural steel erection, including sequencing, connections, and field inspection.
  • Electrical Power Systems: Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems installation, including conduit, cable tray, pulling, terminations, and grounding.
  • Piping & Mechanical Systems: Foundational knowledge of piping system construction, including pipe supports, welding inspection, pressure testing, and system cleanliness requirements.
  • Power Generation Assets: Foundational knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, switchgear, and auxiliary systems.
  • Codes & Industry Standards: Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.8, NEC, ANSI/IEEE) and their practical application in the field.
  • Technical Document Review: Experience supporting the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction execution documents.
  • Project Scheduling: Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
  • Documentation & Detail Orientation: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for field documentation, inspection records, and punch lists.
  • Site Assignment & Travel: Ability to perform extended site assignments, including weekly travel to remote project sites or resident assignment during peak construction and commissioning phases.
  • Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive and requires participation in company safety programs and passing a background check.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb ladders, lift up to 40 lbs, and work outdoors in varying weather while wearing PPE.

Skills

Required:Field EngineeringRFI ManagementDocumentation & As-BuiltsSafety & 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 16, 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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