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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering
- Extensive engineering experience in the metals industry or a similar industry
- Experience with automation, power, and drive systems
- Experience with automation practices
- Ability to apply engineering principles to solve design problems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to mentor less experienced personnel
- Willingness to travel to support project work
- Extensive experience in data analysis and troubleshooting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
What We Do
SMS group Inc. supplies new equipment, digital and green-steel solutions, upgrades, maintenance, spare parts, repairs, and engineering services to North American metals producers. As part of SMS group, it provides plant construction and mechanical-engineering capabilities for steel and nonferrous metals processing, supporting customers across equipment lifecycles with modernization, service, and technical support. Its mission aligns with advancing sustainable, lower-carbon metals production.
