Electrical & Instrumentation Lead for Steel Plant Projects

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

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