Senior Engineer, Load Interconnection

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Senior Engineer, Load Interconnection

About Crusoe

Crusoe is on a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the planet. We aim to unlock stranded energy and deliver it to the energy-intensive computation that powers our world. As a pioneer in the sustainable energy and digital infrastructure space, we develop and operate infrastructure that converts wasted, otherwise-flared natural gas and curtailed renewable energy into electricity to power energy-intensive computation. We're a team of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers dedicated to building a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, Load Interconnection at Crusoe, you will play a critical role in expanding our energy infrastructure and integrating our large-load facilities into the electric grid. You will be a key individual contributor, focusing on the complex challenges of connecting and optimizing our operations within the grid, including ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM etc.. This position requires deep technical expertise in power systems and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a rapidly evolving industry.

This role will be fully on-site at either our Denver (255 Fillmore Street) or San Francisco (225 Bush Street) offices.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Performing and supporting grid integration studies for large-load facilities.

• Running technical power flow studies and supporting the submission of interconnection applications for Crusoe's facilities, ensuring technical data verification and sufficiency at various stages within ERCOT and SPP markets.

• Managing transmission injection Performing load deliverability studies in ERCOT and SPP based on regional criteria.

• Contributing to the technical development of new hires, sharing knowledge and best practices in grid integration.

• Working with internal teams to understand project needs, drafting technical specifications, and supporting the business development team on the technical aspects of proposals related to grid integration.

• Staying abreast of industry trends, attending conferences, and supporting other travel as required for projects and professional development

• Being responsible for the dynamic modeling of various large-load facilities to meet the modeling requirements for ERCOT and SPP, using tools such as PSS/e and PSCAD-EMTDC.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Master's degree in Power Systems with 3+ years of experience in power system or bachelor’s and 5+ years of experience in planning, system modeling, and grid code compliance studies.

• Strong working knowledge of ERCOT or SPP interconnection procedures

• Working knowledge of TARA, PSS/e and/or PSCAD-EMTDC.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and report writing skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with other ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, MISO, PJM, WECC, SERC).

• Working knowledge of PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT, and ASPEN OneLiner.

• Working knowledge or prior experience with scripting languages such as R or Python.

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

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $120,000 - $150,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.