Infrastructure Deployment Engineer

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 the Role: The Cloud Data Center Whitespace Deployment Engineer is responsible for executing the physical deployment of data center whitespace environments, serving as the bridge between engineering design and operational implementation. This role oversees installation of racks, power distribution systems, containment infrastructure, and structured cabling, ensuring deployments meet engineering specifications, safety standards, schedule requirements, and operational readiness criteria before handoff to Operations and Cloud Infrastructure teams. What You'll Be Working On: - Manage on-site deployment of whitespace infrastructure including rack positioning, floor grid layouts, and containment systems - Direct installation of hot aisle and cold aisle containment to achieve specified airflow management and cooling performance - Supervise deployment of structured cabling systems including fiber backbones, patch panels, and cable tray infrastructure - Coordinate with networking teams to ensure cabinet elevations and port mapping follow established design standards - Validate physical implementation of redundancy configurations such as N+1 and 2N to meet SLA requirements - Serve as primary technical point of contact for electrical, mechanical, and cabling contractors during deployment phases - Perform quality assurance inspections to verify contractor work meets engineering specifications and safety standards - Manage hardware delivery, staging, and installation workflows to maintain deployment timelines - Maintain accurate asset tracking, as-built documentation, and port mapping records - Provide deployment status reporting including milestone tracking and identification of risks to Ready for Service (RFS) dates - Partner with design engineering teams to resolve field conflicts between design intent and site conditions - Coordinate with site operations teams to ensure smooth operational handoff including training and documentation - Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to manage material flow and site readiness - Develop and standardize deployment playbooks to reduce time-to-market for new capacity - Ensure adherence to Method of Procedure (MOP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements during installation activities - Identify deployment bottlenecks and recommend modular or prefabricated solutions to improve efficiency What You'll Bring to the Team: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or equivalent practical experience - 5+ years of experience in data center construction, commissioning, or deployment within hyperscale or colocation environments - Field knowledge of power distribution paths from UPS systems to rack-level equipment - Experience with cooling infrastructure deployment and airflow management strategies - Expertise in structured cabling installation and fiber optic testing including OTDR and LSPM methods - Experience using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools - Ability to review and redline CAD/BIM drawings using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Bluebeam - Understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), OSHA safety requirements, and BICSI cabling standards - Experience managing vendors, contractors, and cross-functional deployment teams - Ability to support multiple concurrent projects in field environments - Willingness to travel to construction sites, typically 25–50% or more 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/month Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $120,000 - $150,000 + 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.