The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the supervision, engineering, maintenance and operation of all incoming plant power distribution, and services. This position is also responsible for capital projects throughout the plant as well as engineering assistance with the operating and maintenance departments as required.
Teammate Benefits
Steel Dynamics puts employees first with a robust benefits package. We’re also committed to the health and well-being of our team, urging employees to focus on wellness. When it comes to your health, we encourage everyone to take charge, take action, take care and be safe!
These are just some of the ways we show our appreciation and ongoing commitment to our employees.
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
- Vision and Hearing Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Castlight Health Navigation Platform
- Well-Being Program
- Life/AD and D Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings
- Stock Benefits
- Educational Assistance
- Dependent Child Scholarships
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
Relocation assistance may be available depending on the selected candidate’s location and assigned facility.
Perks of Roanoke, VA
- Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains with quick access to hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, kayaking, skiing, and the Appalachian Trail.
- Close proximity to Virginia Tech, one of the nation’s top engineering universities, creating a strong engineering community.
- Affordable cost of living compared to larger East Coast metro areas, with access to scenic neighborhoods, larger homes, and shorter commute times.
- Outdoor focused lifestyle with nearby attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smith Mountain Lake, and numerous state parks and trails.
- Convenient access to weekend destinations including Charlotte, Nashville, Washington D.C., and Richmond.
- Four distinct seasons with mild winters compared to much of the Midwest and Northeast.
- Growing downtown area with local restaurants, breweries, live music, coffee shops, and community events.
- Family friendly atmosphere with highly rated outdoor amenities, local festivals, and a strong sense of community.
What Are My Responsibilities as an Electrical Engineer at Steel Dynamics?
- Engineer and coordinate capital and non-capital project work using plant personnel and contractors including changes to power distribution, lighting, cable and conduit installations, and related technology improvements to electrical systems
- Coordinate projects and daily work using electrical contractors
- Assist production departments where needed for projects, process improvement, and troubleshooting
What Are the Requirements for This Role?
- BSEE or BSEET
- Basic knowledge of power distribution, including switchgear and transformers, AC/DC motors, motor control and drives
- Strong focus on safety
- Ability to work and interact with other departments
- Self-Starter
Preferred
- Experience with medium/high voltage equipment and substations
- Experience with AC overhead cranes up to 200 ton
- Experience with a comprehensive transformer maintenance program
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and GE PLC's
- Basic understanding of general mathematical principles including thermodynamics, hydraulics and pneumatics
- 5+ years experience in a steel-making environment
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology
- Basic knowledge of power distribution, including switchgear and transformers
- Knowledge of AC/DC motors, motor control, and drives
- Strong focus on safety
- Ability to work and interact with other departments
- Self-starter
- Experience with medium- or high-voltage equipment and substations
- Experience with AC overhead cranes up to 200 tons
- Experience with a comprehensive transformer maintenance program
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and GE PLCs
- Basic understanding of thermodynamics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Five or more years of experience in a steel-making environment
What We Do
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
