Associate Construction Engineer - Power Infrastructure

The role

This role supports the field execution of large-scale power generation projects for AI data center infrastructure. You will work under a senior Construction Engineer to perform inspections, manage field documentation, and support commissioning activities.

What you will do

• Support field engineering and day-to-day inspection on power generation construction sites.
• Assist with review of contractor and vendor submittals, RFIs, and Field Engineering Directives.
• Support review of construction execution planning documents.
• Track and document construction progress against project schedules and milestones.
• Conduct field inspections of contractor workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Support development of punch lists, mechanical completion packages, and system turnover packages.
• Assist with commissioning and startup activities including functional tests and loop checks.
• Maintain daily field reports, inspection records, and project documentation.
• Coordinate work permit tracking and support site safety program compliance.
• Contribute to the development of engineering, construction, and commissioning standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of field engineering, construction management, or inspection experience on power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
• Knowledge of construction and commissioning activities across mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of concrete construction, including foundations, rebar placement, and formwork.
• Knowledge of structural steel erection, including sequencing, connections, and field inspection.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems installation, including conduit, cable tray, pulling, terminations, and grounding.
• Knowledge of piping system construction, including pipe supports, welding inspection, pressure testing, and system cleanliness.
• Knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, switchgear, and auxiliary systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.8, NEC, ANSI/IEEE).
• Experience supporting the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction execution documents.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Ability to perform extended site assignments and weekly travel to remote project sites.

Nice to have

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing professional engineering licensure (FE/PE).
• Prior experience supporting data center power infrastructure or modular substation execution.

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

Before you apply

• Mandatory participation in company drug, alcohol, and safety programs is required.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

About the company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. They use an energy-first approach to solve power bottlenecks for AI compute.