Crusoe Energy

AI Infrastructure

MechanicalEngineer-Plumbing&HVAC

$125–145k Arvada, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing & HVAC at Crusoe Energy. Skills: Mechanical design, Data center cooling, HVAC, Plumbing systems. Execute transformation of customer requirements. Create production-ready 3D models”

Industry & Context.

AI Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Thermodynamic challenges; Fluid flow challenges; First principles approach

Eligibility Requirements

Safety-sensitive position, Lift/move up to 50 lbs, Stand/walk extended periods

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, 4-6 years of experience in mechanical design, Emphasis on data center cooling, HVAC, and plumbing systems, Advanced proficiency with 3D modeling software, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM proficiency, Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, Working understanding of BMS/EPMS integration, Ability to solve engineering problems, Working knowledge of building codes, Working knowledge of energy codes, Working knowledge of UL listings

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineer in Training (EIT) License, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Experience performing CFD modeling, Experience using ERP/MRP software, Experience with FEA or FDM simulation

What You'll Do.

Execute transformation of customer requirements

Create production-ready 3D models

Create detailed drawings for modular buildings

Create detailed drawings for power distribution equipment

Lead heating system design

Lead cooling system design

Lead plumbing system design

Lead mechanical systems design

Focus on advanced air cooling infrastructures

Focus on advanced liquid cooling infrastructures

Create precise fabrication drawings

Ensure designs are functional

Ensure designs comply with codes

Develop heat load calculations

Specify high-efficiency cooling equipment

Specify heat exchangers

Specify valve isolation systems

Specify valve monitoring systems

Develop detailed P&IDs

Develop specification sheets

Develop bills of materials

Develop detailed assembly instructions

Develop manufacturing documents

Ensure product designs comply with regulatory requirements

Ensure product designs comply with commercial codes

Ensure product designs comply with customer specifications

Ensure product designs comply with engineering standards

Contribute to structural design efforts

Contribute to architectural design efforts

Ensure mechanical systems integrate seamlessly

Participate in model reviews

Participate in drawing checks

Assist in Factory Acceptance Testing

Participate in DFMA reviews

Participate in DFx reviews

Execute Engineering Change Orders

Coordinate ECO implementation

Collaborate with Sales team

Collaborate with Project Management team

Collaborate with Purchasing team

Collaborate with Manufacturing team

Support customer inquiries

Resolve technical problems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Sales team; Project Management team; Purchasing team; Manufacturing team

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Specification sheets; Assembly instructions; Manufacturing documents

Process & Methodology

Lifecycle management

Full Job Description

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 This Role: Join Crusoe Energy as a Level III Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will execute the transformation of customer requirements into production-ready 3D models and detailed drawings for modular integrated electronics buildings and standalone power distribution equipment. You will take a lead role in the heating, cooling, plumbing, and overall mechanical systems design, transitioning our focus toward advanced air and liquid cooling infrastructures for engineered-to-order data centers. You will focus on creating precise fabrication drawings and ensuring designs are functional and compliant with regulatory and commercial codes. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong 3D modeling skills, a solid understanding of mechanical design related to modular buildings, and specific experti

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