Manager, Electrical Engineering

Crusoe•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

As the Electrical Engineering Manager at Crusoe, you will lead the high-performing team responsible for transforming complex requirements into the electrical architecture of our modular data centers and power distribution systems. This is a leadership-first role that balances technical authority with organizational strategy. You will oversee the entire electrical engineering lifecycle—from initial schematic design and UL compliance to final production release—ensuring your team has the resources, standards, and mentorship required to scale. You will be responsible for professional growth, continuous workflow improvement, and the strategic alignment of designs with our vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Arvada.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. A Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred.
Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in a formal management or supervisory role, leading multidisciplinary or specialized electrical teams.
Technical Foundation: 10+ years of total experience in electrical design, specifically within power distribution, switchgear, or modular industrial buildings.
Systemic Thinking: Proven ability to manage a department-level "engine," balancing long-term process improvements with the day-to-day demands of a fast-paced manufacturing shop.
Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable business insights for executive leadership.
Safety and 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.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing: Experience applying Lean or Six Sigma principles to an engineering design environment.
Advanced Systems: Deep familiarity with PLC/SCADA integration and medium-voltage power distribution.
Scale: Experience growing an engineering team from a small group to a mid-sized department during a period of rapid growth.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management: Directly manage a team of Electrical Engineers and Designers. Lead regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development planning to foster a culture of technical rigor and innovation.
Resource Allocation: Manage the engineering queue and assign personnel to projects based on expertise and production deadlines, ensuring the manufacturing facility is never bottlenecked.
Technical Governance: Lead high-level technical design reviews, serving as the final authority on complex load calculations, project design requirements, control system designs, and Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) analysis.
Compliance Authority: Serve as the primary point of contact for UL/NFPA/NEC regulatory bodies, ensuring all product lines (UL 508A, UL 891) maintain their certifications.
Design Standards: Establish and enforce "The Crusoe Standard" for electrical documentation, including drawing standardization , BOM accuracy, and wiring methodologies.
Workflow Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to the design-to-manufacturing handoff, utilizing ERP/PDM systems to enhance data integrity and speed-to-market.
Value Engineering: Lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives, working with Procurement and Manufacturing to identify component alternatives that improve margin without sacrificing reliability.
Capital & Budget Management: Assist in the development of the annual engineering budget and identify necessary software, hardware, or third-party consulting needs.