Electrical Engineering Lead & Instrumentation

Mesabi Metallics; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation engineering lead for integrated steel plant projects (DRI, EAF, Rolling Mill, Utilities). You will ensure reliable power distribution, instrumentation integration, and coordinate across engineering disciplines throughout project execution.

Based in the United States with on-site work and willingness to travel to site locations worldwide, you will review designs, lead technical reviews, and support procurement and commissioning

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in Electrical and Instrumentation for integrated steel plants or heavy industrial EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years in Engineering Lead or Discipline Lead roles.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA standards and related industrial practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Instrumentation engineering for DRI, EAF, Rolling Mill, Utility, and infrastructure facilities.
• Coordinate power systems design, substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and plant distribution networks.
• Review and approve single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, equipment specs, and instrumentation architecture.
• Coordinate instrumentation systems, field devices, analyzers, and control interfaces.
• Manage electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and earthing studies.
• Interface with licensors, equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct technical reviews, design reviews, and interdisciplinary engineering coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and project requirements.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction, energization, commissioning, start-up, and testing.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve technical/interface issues.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Instrumentation coordination

Power systems design

Standards knowledge

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary/Primary Functions

Responsible for leading Electrical and Instrumentation engineering activities for integrated steel plant projects including DRI, EAF, Rolling Mill, Utilities, and Balance of Plant facilities. Ensures reliable power distribution, instrumentation integration, and effective coordination across engineering disciplines throughout project execution.

Required Tools

All tools necessary to perform work are provided by the company.

Safety

All required personal protective equipment required to perform work is provided by the company. The intern is required to follow all prescribed safety standards and rules.

Physical Requirements

• Employees must be able to reach continuously and occasionally reach above the shoulders
• Employees must use hands for occasional simple grasping, frequent firm grasping, and occasional fine manipulation
• Employees must frequently bend/stoop, squat, kneel and climb
• Employees must move head/neck: occasional rotation, occasional extension, and frequent flexion
• Employees must communicate with other employees and management and be able to hear instructions/ directives and be alert to workplace hazards
• Employees must see near, far and with depth perception
• Employees must work up to 40 hours per work week
• Employees are required to work in a noise-filled manufacturing plant environment that can be loud
• Employees are required to work in a manufacturing plant environment with varying temperatures and climates
• Employees must lift 35 pounds occasionally
• Employee must push/pull frequently 40-50 pounds of force
• Must be able to work up to 12-hour shifts

Certain physical and environmental requirements may vary depending on the assigned department and internship location.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Instrumentation engineering for DRI, EAF, Rolling Mill, Utility, and infrastructure facilities.
• Coordinate design and integration of power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and plant distribution networks.
• Review and approve single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and instrumentation architecture.
• Coordinate instrumentation systems, field devices, analyzers, and control system interfaces.
• Manage electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and earthing studies.
• Interface with technology licensors, equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct technical reviews, design reviews, and interdisciplinary engineering coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and project requirements.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction, energization, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve technical and interface issues.

Demonstrates and Supports Cultural Beliefs

• Teamwork
• Agility
• Ownership
• Everyone has a voice.
• Everyone has a role.
• Together, we are building what comes next.

Required Education, Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15-20 years of experience in Electrical and Instrumentation engineering for integrated steel plants, metals, power, mining, or heavy industrial EPC projects.
• Proven experience with substations, power distribution systems, MCCs, electrical utilities, and industrial instrumentation.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Engineering Lead or Discipline Lead role.
• Strong understanding of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and applicable industrial standards.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering coordination and project execution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Working Conditions

• Based in the United States, dedicated full-time to the Mesabi ISP Project.
• On-site presence required, with willingness to undertake extensive travel to site locations worldwide.

Mesabi Metallics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.