Senior Engineer, Load Integration & Model Development

Crusoe; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Restricted Stock Units

Health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crusoe is looking for a Senior Engineer for Load Interconnection & Model Development to expand energy infrastructure. You'll tackle challenges connecting large-load facilities to the electric grid, ensuring reliable power for AI workloads.

The role requires a Master's degree in Power Systems and involves managing grid studies and optimizing interconnection strategies. Join a mission-driven team at Crusoe where you'll work on the future of AI technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Master's degree, or 7+ years with Bachelor's degree in Power Systems.
• Deep expertise in grid planning and compliance studies.
• Strong knowledge of MISO/SPP transmission methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform grid integration studies for large-load facilities.
• Manage transmission processes and load deliverability studies.
• Strategize Points of Interconnection (POIs) for business needs.

Skills

Grid planning

System modeling

Grid code compliance

Technical report writing

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Power Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems

Tools

PowerWorld Simulator

ETAP

TSAT

ASPEN OneLiner

R

Python

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem‑solving, opportunity‑finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high‑performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role

As a Senior Engineer for Load Interconnection & Model Development you will play a critical role in expanding our energy infrastructure and integrating our large‑load facilities into the electric grid. You will be a key individual contributor, focusing on the complex challenges of connecting and optimizing our operations within the MISO and SPP RTOs.

This position requires deep technical expertise in power systems and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. You will navigate the regulatory and technical hurdles of load deliverability to ensure our data centers have the high‑capacity, reliable power required for AI and high‑performance computing.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Perform and support comprehensive grid integration studies for large‑load facilities within MISO and SPP.
• Manage transmission injection processes and perform load deliverability studies to ensure grid stability and capacity.
• Strategize Points of Interconnection (POIs) based on evolving business needs and changing regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the technical development of the team, sharing expertise and best practices in grid integration and ISO/RTO navigation.
• Work with internal teams to draft technical specifications and support Business Development on the technical aspects of project proposals.
• Identify POIs that best suit our business development needs while staying ahead of grid code compliance and transmission topology changes.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Master’s degree in Power Systems with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Power Systems.
• Deep experience in grid planning, system modeling, and grid code compliance studies.
• Strong working knowledge of MISO/SPP transmission topology and load interconnection methodologies.
• Ability to think outside the box to identify POIs that offer the best path to interconnection for large‑scale loads.
• Excellent technical report writing and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience with other ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC).
• Proficiency with power system simulation tools: PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT, or ASPEN OneLiner.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages such as R or Python for data analysis and automation.

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

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the range of $175,000 - $210,000. 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.

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.