Electrical Engineer Steelmaking

Liberty Steel & Wire; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Steel USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for Steelmaking equipment, power distribution, automation and control systems in Peoria, IL. This on-site role requires troubleshooting, improvements and project execution.

You will analyze downtime, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and contractors, maintain documentation, and help ensure safety and reliability across rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings.
• Experience supporting steelmaking equipment and industrial automation.
• Ability to read schematics, technical specifications, and manuals.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Experience with variable frequency drives, PLCs, HMIs, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and control system failures and restore equipment safely.
• Develop improvements to motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs and distribution.
• Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and docs.
• Coordinate projects, outages, and contractor work with operations.
• Analyze downtime and implement reliability improvements.
• Provide guidance to electricians and plant personnel.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial automation

PLC & HMI

Motor drives

AutoCAD

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Maintenance management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer Steelmaking

Location: Peoria, IL (on-site, rotating shift)

Reports to: Greg Patridge Superintendent, Steelmaking

Employment type: Full-time

Salary grade: SG24 (average starting range $70,365 - $105,548)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness, and employee, spouse, and child whole life). Flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent daycare), long term disability, and participation in employee assistance program (EAP).

Paid Time Off - vacation, sick leave, personal, holidays

Retirement Plans- 401(k) with company match. Eligible: 1st of the month following date of hire or immediate if date of hire is first of the month.

Career Growth - Opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.

Organizational Overview

Liberty Steel USA is a leading American steel manufacturer grounded in sustainability, innovation, and community. We forge steel that supports critical infrastructure and industrial growth while honoring a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to safety.

We strive to be the employer and supplier of choice in American steelmaking, driven by empowered people, advanced technology, and continuous improvement. Steelmaking has always evolved, and we view change as an opportunity to strengthen our operations, invest in our workforce, and improve how we work.

Safety is not a policy-it is a promise. In every decision, we prioritize the well‑being of our people. We believe our strength lies in one another and in the communities we serve. Through responsible stewardship, we are committed to sustainable practices that protect our environment, support our workforce, and ensure long‑term vitality for future generations.

Position Overview

Provide electrical engineering support for Steelmaking equipment, power distribution, automation, and control systems. Improve equipment safety, reliability, availability, and performance through troubleshooting, engineered improvements, maintenance support, and project execution.

This professional engineering position evaluates electrical and controls problems, develops solutions, and coordinates implementation with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors. The role requires independent technical judgment within assigned authority and compliance with site safety requirements and engineering change procedures.

Core Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electrical and control system failures; support safe restoration of equipment and investigate recurring failures to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute improvements to motors, drives, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and electrical distribution systems serving Steelmaking equipment.
• Create, revise, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and AutoCAD drawings; integrate new equipment documentation with existing records.
• Maintain controlled backups and archives of PLC, HMI, and drive programs; document, test, and coordinate approved changes before release to production.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, equipment inspections, critical spare parts planning, and obsolescence management.
• Plan and support electrical projects and outages, including scope development, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, contractor coordination, commissioning, and closeout documentation.
• Analyze downtime and equipment performance data; recommend and track improvements that reduce failures and improve production reliability.
• Coordinate electrical work with Operations and Maintenance; provide technical guidance and training to electricians and other plant personnel.
• Apply site electrical safety, hazardous energy control, and change management procedures; support electrical risk assessments and compliance reviews with qualified personnel
• Work effectively with employees, contractors, and vendors. Support scheduled outages and respond to urgent equipment issues outside normal hours as required.
• Apply engineering calculations and interpret technical data

• Diagnose complex equipment problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical engineering solutions

• Manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates interested in this role should have the following qualifications:

Preferred:

• Experience supporting steelmaking equipment, industrial automation, motor drives, and electrical reliability improvements
• Experience in a unionized environment

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred Mechanical / Electrical Engineering)
• 3 years or more years of Electrical Engineering experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with maintenance management systems
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills under pressure

Success In This Role

Success in this role requires strong technical expertise in industrial electrical and control systems, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions that improve equipment reliability and production efficiency. The individual must proactively support preventive maintenance, manage electrical projects and outages, maintain accurate technical documentation and program backups, and ensure all work follows established safety and change management procedures. Strong communication and coordination with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and vendors are essential, as is the ability to prioritize competing demands, provide technical guidance, and respond effectively to urgent equipment issues.