Senior Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical
- Salary
- $115,000 - $140,000
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- On-site · Abilene
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 14 October 2026.
About the role
Crusoe's standard text
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 Commissioning Engineer, you will lead commissioning execution for assigned systems and scopes within Crusoe's data center projects. You will independently oversee test procedures, support documentation review, and serve as a go-to resource for field-level troubleshooting and issue resolution. This role bridges hands-on execution with emerging project leadership, and is designed for an engineer ready to take on broader responsibility and move toward full project ownership. (#INDDIG)
What You'll Be Working On
- Lead the execution of commissioning test procedures across assigned systems including pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and integrated systems tests.
- Review and provide input on commissioning test scripts, MOPs, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
- Serve as a field-level technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving commissioning deficiencies across mechanical or controls disciplines.
- Coordinate with trade contractors and subcontractors to schedule, sequence, and support commissioning activities on-site.
- Verify installation conditions against approved drawings, submittals, and specifications to confirm readiness for testing.
- Track and drive closure of open deficiencies, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
- Support integrated systems testing and reliability demonstrations for critical MEP, and BMS/EPMS infrastructure.
- Participate in factory witness testing and startup validation activities as assigned.
- Maintain complete and accurate commissioning records, field reports, and turnover packages.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Junior CxE team members in the field.
- Ensure adherence to Crusoe commission requirements and collect feedback from the field to improve the commissioning program.
- Communicate progress, risks, and technical issues clearly to the management team.
- Adhere to and help enforce site safety protocols and compliance requirements throughout all commissioning phases.
What You'll Bring
- 4+ years of experience in data center commissioning, building systems, or critical infrastructure construction.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; equivalent field experience considered (CxA certification a plus).
- Solid understanding of data center systems including cooling infrastructure, and BMS systems.
- Working knowledge of commissioning levels L1 through L5 and associated documentation and testing requirements.
- Ability to independently execute and troubleshoot functional and integrated system tests.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, single-line diagrams, submittals, and equipment specifications.
- Strong documentation habits with the ability to manage multiple open items accurately in a fast-paced field environment.
- Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across trades, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required (75% travel).
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
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $115,000 -$140,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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.
What this role asks for
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The team: Commissioning and Building Controls HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 11 open in Commissioning and Building Controls. 4 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Cybersecurity (3 of 11), Modbus (3 of 11), MQTT (3 of 11), Test Automation (2 of 11)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer posted Oct 6
- Staff Commissioning Engineer, Electrical posted Oct 1
- Senior Staff Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical posted Oct 1
- Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II - Modular posted Sep 18
- Staff Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical posted Sep 8
- Senior Staff Commissioning Engineer, Electrical posted Aug 12
- Senior Staff Quality Control Engineer posted Aug 12
- Commissioning Engineer II posted Aug 6
- Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Deployment posted Apr 17
- Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Deployment posted Apr 17
From the team and dates on Crusoe's own job board.
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