Electrical Controls Engineer
Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: Columbus, MS
Industry: Sustainable Metals Manufacturing
Client: Fortune 500 Steel Manufacturer
Be part of something transformative! Our client, a major player in sustainable steel making, is launching a greenfield facility, leveraging cutting-edge biomass technology to produce clean carbon solutions for steel production. We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to play a key role from ground-up design through long-term operations.
Responsibilities:
- Take part in the core engineering team leading the design, procurement, and build out of a state-of-the-art facility.
- Engineer and implement electrical systems for major plant projects - from high-voltage distribution (up to 345kV) to equipment-level power.
- Oversee instrumentation, PLCs, and HMIs, integrating control systems to optimize performance.
- Lead or support the hiring, training, and supervision of electrical maintenance staff.
- Develop preventative maintenance programs to ensure reliability and safety.
- Manage capital upgrades and plan plant shutdowns or construction events.
Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering or BSEET
- Hands on field engineering experience - in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, switch gear, protective relaying, PLCs and HMI
- Ability to lead contractors on large-scale capital projects.
Benefits:
- Be on the ground floor of a greenfield project with advanced clean-tech applications.
- Play a direct role in decarbonizing steel production - a first-of-its-kind in the U.S.
- profit sharing and stock benefits
- Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life)
- HSA/FSA options + wellness programs
- Education assistance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Long-term retirement savings plans
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