Associate Construction Engineer - Power Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with tracking and documenting construction progress against the project schedule and milestones; maintain open items logs, punch list status, and change order tracking.
• 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.
• Support the development and management of punch lists, mechanical completion packages, and system turnover packages under senior Construction Engineer direction.
• Assist with commissioning and startup activities, including supporting functional tests, loop checks, and performance verification activities.
• Maintain daily field reports, inspection records, and project documentation; capture as-built redlines and field changes for incorporation into the record document set.
• Coordinate work permit tracking and support site safety program compliance in collaboration with the site HSE representative.
• Contribute to the development of engineering, construction, and commissioning standards and procedures as directed.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems installation, including conduit, cable tray, pulling, terminations, and grounding.
• 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.
• Experience supporting the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction execution documents.

Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing professional engineering licensure (FE/PE).
• Prior experience supporting data center power infrastructure or modular substation execution.

About This Role

Crusoe is seeking an Associate Construction Engineer to join our Project Execution team, supporting the field execution of large-scale power generation projects for AI data center infrastructure. This role works alongside and under the direction of a senior Construction Engineer, developing the field engineering skills, construction knowledge, and technical judgment required to independently own a project's field execution scope.

You will be an active presence on construction sites — supporting inspection activities, managing field documentation, tracking RFIs and submittals, and building the cross-discipline construction knowledge that defines this career path.

During construction and commissioning phases, this position requires significant site presence, requiring resident assignment.

During engineering and procurement phases, site travel is limited to vendor and site visits.

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.

Educational Foundation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Construction Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Experience

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.

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.

Project Scheduling

Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent); ability to read and interpret project schedules.

Documentation & Detail Orientation

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to maintain accurate field documentation, inspection records, and punch list logs in a fast-moving construction environment.

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 designated safety-sensitive and is located in safety-sensitive facilities. Mandatory participation in company drug, alcohol, and safety programs is required. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Physical Demands

Ability to traverse uneven terrain and active construction sites, climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs, lift moderate loads (up to 40 lbs), and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions (including high heat, cold, rain, and snow) while wearing appropriate PPE.

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

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the range of $100,000 - $115,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDDIG)

Crusoe 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.