Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Lead – Steel Plants

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Lead for a set of integrated steel plant projects, including DRI, EAF, rolling mill and utilities. You will ensure reliable power distribution, instrumentation integration, and effective coordination across engineering disciplines throughout project execution.

Ideal candidates bring 15–20 years in E&I for heavy industry, with strong leadership and deep knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards, substations, and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15–20 years in electrical/instrumentation engineering for steel/industrial EPC projects.
• Experience with substations, power distribution systems, MCCs and industrial instrumentation.
• Minimum 5 years in Engineering Lead or Discipline Lead role.
• Strong understanding of IEC, IEEE and NFPA standards.
• Proven multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Instrumentation engineering for DRI, EAF, Rolling Mill, Utilities 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 and equipment specs.
• Coordinate instrumentation systems, field devices, analyzers, and control interfaces.
• Manage electrical system studies including load flow and short circuit analysis.
• Interface with licensors, equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct technical/design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Support procurement including bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction, energization, commissioning and testing.
• Monitor project progress and resolve technical/interface issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Leadership

IEC standards

IEEE standards

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Lead for a set of integrated steel plant projects, including DRI, EAF, rolling mill and utilities. You will ensure reliable power distribution, instrumentation integration, and effective coordination across engineering disciplines throughout project execution.

Ideal candidates bring 15–20 years in E&I for heavy industry, with strong leadership and deep knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards, substations, and