Senior Applications Engineer
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 an Application Engineer III, you will serve as the primary technical interface between our Estimating, Customer, and Engineering/Manufacturing teams. In this role, you will drive the initial project phase by defining technical scopes of work, generating preliminary electrical and mechanical designs, and directly supporting the estimating process for custom power, control, and modular building solutions.
The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, hands-on experience with power distribution, and a collaborative mindset to bridge commercial requests with executable manufacturing plans. You possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or project environment, and a solid grasp of NEC codes and low/medium voltage power distribution systems.
What You'll Be Working On:
Customer Scope Definition: Directly engage with customers and the estimating team to define electrical scopes of work and translate complex client requirements into clear, concise technical specifications for custom equipment.
Estimating Support: Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and technical proposals, ensuring complete alignment between customer expectations and internal manufacturing capabilities.
Preliminary Design Deliverables: Create initial electrical design documents for proposals and project handoffs, including one-line diagrams, preliminary control schematics, and detailed bills of materials (BOMs).
Material Accuracy Confirmation: Verify the technical accuracy and cost-effectiveness of quoted project materials by thoroughly reviewing vendor bid packages and submittals.
Electrical Component Sizing: Specify and size appropriate electrical components in strict accordance with applicable codes and project guidelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate a seamless transition from the proposal/submittal stage to the design engineering phase by collaborating closely with Estimating, Project Management, and Design Engineering teams.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Relevant Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, construction, or project environment, including 1+ years focused on applications, project estimating, or technical sales.
Power Systems Knowledge: Solid understanding of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, control panels, and associated equipment.
Schematic & Diagram Interpretation: Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Regulatory & Code Compliance: Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards.
Software & CAD Proficiency: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and computer-aided design (CAD) software to document electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
Relationship Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with production personnel, electrical technicians, and estimating partners.
Self-Directed Work Ethic: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Safety & Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.
Value Alignment: Resonate deeply with Crusoe's values and desire to embody them daily.
Bonus Points:
Experience with modular building construction, industrial controls, and automation systems.
Familiarity with maintaining compliance to UL standards.
Hands-on experience with QA/QC, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and associated technical documentation.
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:
Compensation will be paid in the range of $130,000 - $150,000. 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.