Infrastructure Deployment Engineer
About The Position
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 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.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
