Staff Quality Control (QC) Engineer
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.
Overview
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.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power and infrastructure are the bottlenecks.
As a Senior Staff Quality Control (QC) Engineer, you will be the senior technical authority for construction quality across Crusoe's mission-critical data center campus. You will own the site-level quality strategy and set the standards, processes, and expectations that general contractors, trade partners, and internal teams execute against — from design review and equipment manufacturing through installation, inspection, commissioning readiness, and final turnover.
This is a high-impact, field-based leadership role at the intersection of construction, MEP systems, engineering, supply chain, and commissioning. You will lead through influence, mentor QC engineers and inspectors, and shape how Crusoe builds quality into its programs as we scale — because at our scale, quality directly drives uptime, performance, speed to power, and long-term reliability.
What You'll Be Working On
Own and lead the site-level QA/QC program for large-scale, mission-critical data center construction, serving as the senior technical authority on quality for the campus
Author, implement, and continuously improve the Site-Level Quality Management Plan, ensuring alignment with Crusoe's enterprise quality standards and contractual requirements
Define the standard for Inspection Test Plans, checklists, hold/witness points, and inspection workflows across all scopes; review and approve contractor ITPs and quality plans
Lead and perform complex field inspections across civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning-related scopes, with deep emphasis on critical MEP systems (medium/low-voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, liquid and air cooling, and controls)
Influence quality upstream by participating in design, constructability, and submittal reviews to identify quality and reliability risks before they reach the field
Partner with supply chain and OEMs on equipment quality, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), factory witness tests, source inspections, and receiving inspections for long-lead and critical equipment
Audit general contractor and subcontractor quality management systems; drive corrective action and hold partners accountable to contractual quality requirements, escalating when necessary
Lead coordination with AHJs and third-party special inspectors on code compliance, inspection sign-offs, and documentation requirements
Own the deficiency, punch list, and non-conformance (NCR) process through closure, including disposition of complex or high-risk NCRs in partnership with engineering
Partner with commissioning leadership to define and drive pre-functional and functional readiness criteria (L1–L5) and ensure systems enter commissioning with minimal rework
Lead structured root cause analysis (RCA, 5-Why, 8D, fishbone) for significant defects, failed inspections, and recurring issues, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained
Establish quality KPIs and dashboards (first-time quality, NCR aging, rework rates, inspection pass rates) and use data and defect trends to drive measurable improvement
Capture and share lessons learned across Crusoe's portfolio, contributing to enterprise quality standards, templates, and specifications for future sites
Mentor and develop QC engineers, inspectors, and field teams, raising the technical bar and building a culture of quality ownership
Ensure turnover documentation — test reports, as-builts, O&M manuals, and quality records — is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
Communicate quality status, risks, and trends to project and executive leadership, escalating early to protect schedule, commissioning, turnover, and operations
What Success Looks Like
The site quality program is clearly defined, consistently executed, and recognized as a model for other Crusoe sites
Critical MEP systems enter commissioning ready, with measurable reductions in rework, failed tests, and late-stage defects
Quality issues are caught upstream — in design review, at the factory, or at receiving — rather than in the field
Contractors and trade partners consistently meet Crusoe's quality standards, with clear accountability and closed-loop corrective actions
Deficiencies, punch items, and NCRs are closed promptly, with quality KPIs trending in the right direction
Turnover documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready on first submission
Leadership has clear, data-driven visibility into quality status, risk, and readiness
Lessons learned are captured and adopted into enterprise standards, reducing repeat issues across the portfolio
QC team members grow in technical capability and ownership under your mentorship
Who You Are
10+ years of experience in construction QA/QC, quality engineering, field engineering, or commissioning, including significant time leading quality on large-scale, mission-critical projects
Deep technical expertise in MEP systems, including medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, critical power, mechanical/cooling systems, and controls
Proven track record building, owning, and improving site-level quality programs, QMPs, and ITPs on complex, multi-contractor projects
Extensive experience with field inspections, punch walks, NCR disposition, deficiency tracking, and contractor quality audits
Expert ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, test reports, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NETA, NFPA, IBC)
Demonstrated experience leading commissioning readiness, system turnover, and closeout on mission-critical facilities
Experience leading structured root cause analysis and driving sustained corrective and preventive actions
Ability to lead through influence and hold general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors accountable without direct authority
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to translate field quality data into clear risk and business impact for leadership
Data-driven mindset with experience defining quality metrics and using trends to drive continuous improvement
Experience mentoring and developing quality engineers, inspectors, or field teams
Strong ownership mentality, sound judgment, and the confidence to make and defend difficult quality calls in the field
Nice to Have
Data center, hyperscale, or AI infrastructure construction experience at multi-hundred-MW scale
Experience in complex construction environments such as semiconductor, healthcare, refinery, central plants, power generation, substations, or heavy industrial infrastructure
Experience with equipment manufacturing quality, factory acceptance testing, or supplier quality management
Experience building or scaling a quality program across multiple sites or a portfolio of projects
Familiarity with Procore, BIM360, Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
Relevant certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQM/OE, CQI, CQA, NETA, PMP, or similar
Experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, or integrated systems testing (IST) documentation
Additional Expectations
Willingness to be on-site full-time in Amarillo, TX
Ability to work closely with field teams, trade partners, OEMs, and commissioning teams in active construction environments
Ability to hold contractors and vendors accountable to quality standards, including escalation when necessary
Occasional travel to manufacturer facilities for factory testing and source inspections, and to other Crusoe sites as needed
Commitment to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, documentation, and 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
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $165,000 - $200,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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.