Strategy Associate: Large-Scale Steel & Infrastructure

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking high-potential MBA graduates to join as Project Strategy Associates, supporting large-scale industrial projects in steel and power sectors in the United States.

This role focuses on strategic planning across the full EPC lifecycle, from feasibility studies through commissioning, working with senior leadership and external stakeholders to drive cost optimization and strategic alignment. Exposure to DRI facilities and integrated steel plants is provided.

Qualifications

• MBA from a top US business school.
• Engineering degree with MBA preferred.
• Experience in management/strategy consulting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working on industrial, infrastructure, energy, metals, mining, or large capital projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and evaluation of large-scale industrial projects across steel and power sectors.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, techno economic assessments, and business case development for new projects.
• Assist leadership in project strategy, capital allocation, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Work closely with project management and engineering teams during the EPC phase (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction).
• Monitor project progress across engineering design, procurement activities, construction schedules, and commissioning milestones.
• Analyze project performance metrics including cost, schedule, risk, and operational readiness.
• Support development of project dashboards, reporting systems, and decision-support analytics.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance project efficiency and reduce execution risks.
• Conduct industry benchmarking, market analysis, and technology assessments related to steel manufacturing and power generation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement, operations, and external EPC contractors.
• Support initiatives related to digital transformation, sustainability, and operational optimization in industrial projects.

Skills

MBA

Engineering degree

Strategy consulting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA from top US business school

Engineering degree

Job description

Mesabi Metallics is seeking high-potential MBA graduates to join as Project Strategy Associates, supporting large-scale industrial projects in steel and power sectors in the United States.

This role focuses on strategic planning across the full EPC lifecycle, from feasibility studies through commissioning, working with senior leadership and external stakeholders to drive cost optimization and strategic alignment. Exposure to DRI facilities and integrated steel plants is provided.