Director, Controls

Crusoe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable technology company in Denver is seeking a Director of Controls to lead their Building Management and Electrical Power Management Systems program. You will be responsible for the vision and execution strategy of controls systems, ensuring efficient and reliable operations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in controls system design and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Restricted Stock Units

Health insurance options

401(k) with 100% match

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and managing controls systems for mission-critical facilities.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in data center or industrial automation environments.
• Proven experience deploying Ignition, Niagara, or similar platforms at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead Crusoe’s BMS/EPMS program, setting standards for design and operations.
• Develop and implement controls architecture roadmaps for scalability.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure performance and reliability.

Skills

Controls systems design and management

People leadership

Mechanical and electrical systems understanding

Program management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Ignition

BACnet

OPC-UA

Job description

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.

About This Role

As the Director of Controls, you will lead Crusoe’s Building Management and Electrical Power Management Systems (BMS/EPMS) program across our data center portfolio. This role will define the vision, architecture, and execution strategy for Crusoe’s controls systems—from design and standardization to implementation and optimization. You’ll ensure our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and intelligently—creating the digital backbone that powers Crusoe’s AI-driven infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Lead Crusoe’s BMS/EPMS program, setting standards for design, integration, testing, and operations across all data centers.
• Develop and implement controls architecture roadmaps that enable high scalability, resilience, and visibility across Crusoe’s infrastructure.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary controls engineering team responsible for developing, commissioning, and maintaining Crusoe’s automation systems.
• Oversee vendor and system integrator relationships, ensuring controls designs meet performance, reliability, and cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of controls from concept through commissioning and turnover.
• Leverage Ignition, BACnet, Modbus,MQTT and OPC-UA frameworks to standardize data collection, visualization, and automation.
• Drive the development of dashboards, analytics, and fault detection capabilities to improve operational efficiency and proactive maintenance.
• Establish robust change management, testing, and validation processes for controls modifications and updates.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Operations to integrate controls data into Crusoe’s broader monitoring, predictive analytics, and AI optimization platforms.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience designing and managing controls systems (BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or PLC-based) for mission-critical facilities.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in data center or industrial automation environments.
• Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, communication protocols, networking and integration best practices.
• Proven experience deploying Ignition, Niagara, or similar platforms at scale.
• Experience with cybersecurity, network architecture, and data pipelines for OT systems.
• Strong program management, vendor coordination, and team leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering (PE, PMP, or CxA certifications a plus).

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units 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
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

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.