Electrical Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer – Automation & Controls for on-site operations in Minnesota. The role supports electrical, instrumentation, automation, commissioning, and maintenance across iron ore mining and pellet production facilities.

Strong hands-on experience with Honeywell DCS and Rockwell PLC platforms is required. The position involves collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls, contractors and vendors to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or heavy industrial operations.
• Hands-on experience with Honeywell DCS systems.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, steel, metals, pelletization, cement, power, or other heavy process industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical engineering activities for mining, concentrator, and pellet plant facilities.
• Design, implement, test, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and automation systems.
• Provide hands-on technical support for Honeywell DCS systems.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and system integrators on electrical and automation deliverables.
• Perform loop checking, I/O verification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, and performance testing.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and control wiring.

Skills

Honeywell DCS

Rockwell PLC/ControlLogix

Industrial automation

Electrical power distribution

VFDs/MCCs

Commissioning/startup

HMI/SCADA

Electrical drawings & P&IDs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Automation & Controls

*Location:* Minnesota, USA

*Employment Type:* Full-Time

*Work Location:* On-site

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced *Electrical Engineer – Automation & Controls* to support the electrical, instrumentation, automation, commissioning, and maintenance activities associated with its iron ore mining, beneficiation, concentrator, and pellet plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in *industrial electrical systems and process automation*, with hands‑on expertise in *Honeywell DCS and Rockwell PLC platforms*. The position will play a key role in supporting the design, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and reliable operation of electrical and control systems across the plant.

The role will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Instrumentation & Controls, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• * Lead and support electrical engineering activities for mining, concentrator, and pellet plant facilities.
• * Support the *design, implementation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical and automation systems*.
• * Provide hands‑on technical supPort for *Honeywell DCS*
• * * and *Rockwell PLC/ControlLogix-based systems*.
• * Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI/SCADA, control panels, communication networks, I/O systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• * Review and support PLC/DCS logic, control narratives, I/O lists, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, control philosophies, and functional specifications.
• * Support integration of PLCs, DCS, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, analyzers, and other plant equipment.
• * Participate in *loop checking, I/O verification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, and performance testing*.
• * Troubleshoot electrical and control system failures and provide root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• * Review electrical drawings, single‑line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, termination drawings, control wiring, and panel drawings.
• * Support electrical systems including *MCCs, motors, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, substations, power distribution, grounding, and protection systems*.
• * Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering consultants, and system integrators on electrical and automation deliverables.
• * Review vendor drawings, technical specifications, equipment documentation, and engineering deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
• * Provide field engineering support during construction, installation, commissioning, and plant startup.
• * Ensure electrical and automation systems comply with applicable *US electrical codes, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and relevant industry standards*.
• * Support preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for electrical and control systems.
• * Develop and maintain electrical and control system documentation, maintenance records, test reports, and technical procedures.
• * Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments, LOTO activities, and plant reliability initiatives.
• * Identify opportunities to improve plant automation, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
• * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to electricians, technicians, and junior engineering personnel.

Required Qualifications

• * Bachelor’s degree in *Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering*, or a related discipline.
• * *5+ years of relevant experience* in electrical engineering, industrial automation, process control, or heavy industrial operations.
• * Strong hands‑on experience with *Honeywell DCS* systems.
• * Strong hands‑on experience with *Rockwell Automation PLCs*, preferably ControlLogix/CompactLogix.
• * Experience in *mining, mineral processing, steel, metals, pelletization, cement, power, or other heavy process industries* is strongly preferred.
• * Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and process control.
• * Experience with *PLC/DCS commissioning, troubleshooting, modifications, and system integration*.
• * Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.
• * Experience with industrial communication protocols such as *EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus/Profinet*, or similar.
• * Experience with HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, MCCs, and industrial control networks.
• * Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including *LOTO, grounding, arc‑flash awareness, and safe electrical work practices*
• * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• * Experience in *iron ore processing, beneficiation, concentrator, pellet plant, or mining operations*.
• * Experience with large‑scale plant commissioning and startup.
• * Experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs, and automation system integrators.
• * Familiarity with *AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, EPLAN*, or similar engineering software.
• * Knowledge of *NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA*, and other applicable US standards.
• * Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward PE certification is preferred.
• * Experience with industrial cybersecurity, control system backups, and change‑management practices is an advantage.

Key Technical Skills

• *Mandatory:*
• * Honeywell DCS
• * Rockwell PLC / Allen‑Bradley
• * ControlLogix / CompactLogix
• * Industrial automation and process control
• * Electrical systems and power distribution
• * Motors, VFDs and MCCs
• * Commissioning and startup
• *Preferred:*
• * HMI / SCADA
• * EtherNet/IP
• * Modbus / Profibus / Profinet
• * NEC / NFPA / OSHA compliance

Core Competencies

• * Strong field troubleshooting capability
• * Ownership and accountability
• * Engineering judgment and problem‑solving
• * Cross‑functional collaboration
• * Project and commissioning orientation
• * Ability to work effectively in a heavy industrial environment

Why Join?

Our client is a developing a major iron ore mining and pelletization project in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The project is currently under construction and represents a significant opportunity to work on a large‑scale, modern industrial facility and contribute to the development of Minnesota's next generation of iron ore production.