Principal Process Power Engineer

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group in the United States is seeking a Principal Process Power Engineer to develop and implement Automation solutions focused on process power technology for the metals industry. You will analyze loads, size transformers, and assess grounding and protection to optimize performance.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with project teams, and support field commissioning and training. The role requires strong data analysis, communication skills, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering.
• Extensive metals or similar industry engineering experience.
• Experience with automation practices and power drive systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor others.
• Willingness to travel to support project work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical loads and determine optimum performance windows.
• Sizing transformers for AC and DC arc furnace applications.
• Review power system requirements for drive feeders and protection.
• Outline power regulation performance based on process applications.
• Provide engineering solutions to technical issues and projects.
• Mentor junior engineers during design and execution.
• Assist with limited site commissioning and training.

Skills

Automation systems

Power engineering knowledge

Data analysis

Technical mentoring

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Job description

Principal Process Power Engineer

Summary

The Principal Process Power Engineer will develop and implement Automation solutions focused on process power technology for the metals industry.

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we work.

www.sms-group.us

What you'll do

• Analyze electrical loads and power usage to determine optimum performance windows
• Sizing of transformers for AC and DC arc furnace applications
• Consider magnetic field influences and associated grounding techniques
• Review power system requirements for drive feeders and protection
• Outline power regulation performance/response based on process applications
• Support existing installed systems and assist customers with challenging technical issues through process knowledge, data analysis and implementation.
• Complete assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures
• Interface and communicate with a local project team (project managers, engineers, support personnel) and internal experts from other areas as well as customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters
• Mentor young engineers during project design and execution.
• Perform on limited site commissioning and training as required

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• Extensive experience in an engineering role in the metals or a similar industry
• Experience with automation, power and drive systems
• Experience in automation practices
• Demonstrates ability to apply engineering principles to the solution of design problems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced personnel
• Be willing to travel to support the project work
• Extensive experience at data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.