Director, Commissioning

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 This Role

As the Director of Commissioning, you will lead Crusoe’s end-to-end commissioning program for our rapidly expanding portfolio of data centers, both domestic and abroad. This position will ensure every facility meets Crusoe’s world-class standards for reliability, efficiency, and safety before going into operation. You’ll oversee commissioning strategy, planning, execution, and validation for mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems—building the processes and teams that will scale Crusoe’s infrastructure globally.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Develop and lead Crusoe’s commissioning strategy and program across all data center builds, expansions, and retrofits.
  

• Manage and mentor a growing team of Commissioning Managers and Engineers responsible for execution across multiple projects and geographies.
  

• Establish commissioning standards, templates, and workflows that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across projects.
  

• Oversee third-party commissioning agents and coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure full alignment from pre-functional testing through integrated systems testing and turnover.
  

• Review and approve commissioning documentation, including test procedures, scripts, MOPs, and acceptance criteria.
  

• Drive integrated system testing and reliability demonstrations for critical MEP, BMS/EPMS, and life-safety systems.
  

• Analyze performance data and lessons learned to continuously improve commissioning processes and reduce time-to-market.
  

• Partner with design and operations to inform design for maintainability, operability, and energy efficiency.
  

• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality control at every stage of the commissioning lifecycle.
  

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale infrastructure.
  

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing commissioning teams or programs.
  

• Deep understanding of MEP systems, controls integration (BMS/EPMS), and commissioning best practices.
  

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different stages of design and construction.
  

• Strong vendor management skills and experience coordinating with general contractors, OEMs, and commissioning firms.
  

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (PE license or CxA certification a plus).

  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 per month

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.