Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
SMS group Inc. seeks Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to work in Pittsburgh, PA. The Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer develops and supports execution of automation solutions for the modernization and new installation of Level 1 control systems associated with Electric Arc Furnaces, Ladle Metallurgical Furnaces, Vacuum Tank Degassers, Continuous Casters, Hot and Cold Rolling Mills, Metallurgy and Process Line equipment. Specific duties: Act as a Technical Systems Manager for multiple large, highly complex projects simultaneously. Work with Project Manager and Scheduler to create E&A Project Execution plans and schedule for large projects. Perform electrical engineering calculations for power requirements, transformer sizing, motor size requirements, etc. to size electrical equipment as needed. Preparation of Motor and Component list specific to the various mechanical and fluid systems in a Steel melt shop. Preparation of PLC based communication system architecture. Layout IO-Panel and Operator Station design based on Industry standard practices and Project specific requirements. Preparation of Technical Specifications for the procurement of Electrical equipment. Preparation of project specific technical documents like Cable lists and cabinet lists. Preparation of Functional Descriptions for various process areas. Obtain and compile quotations from sub-suppliers. Review quotations with proper approval channel. Prepare cost calculations and transfer this into a final quotation format as presented to the customer. Obtain approval of documents from the customer and prepare document transmittals. Interface, communicate and manage relationships with local project team (project managers, engineers, support personnel), internal experts as well as customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters.
Must possess, at a minimum,
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field of study, and 6 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops. Will also accept no degree and at least 8 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops. Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable. Previous work experience must have included experience with: At least two (2) years of experience with installation and commissioning in a Steel Melt shop; Electrical and automation practices; Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs); Automation platforms, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSloigx5000, or comparable automation platforms; Selecting suitable electrical hardware equipment / components to suit project needs; and Making real-time engineering decisions based on issues encountered during the Engineering, Installation, and Commissioning Phases of the projects. Up to 50% domestic travel required.
Apply at: sms-group.us/careers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or directly related field plus 6 years experience in Electrical Engineering for Steel Melt shops (or no degree plus 8 years relevant experience)
- Minimum 6 years experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops
- At least 2 years experience with installation and commissioning in a Steel Melt shop
- Experience with electrical and automation practices for industrial/process equipment
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Experience with automation platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix5000, or comparable platforms
- Ability to perform electrical engineering calculations (power requirements, transformer and motor sizing)
- Experience selecting electrical hardware/components to meet project needs
- Proven ability to make real-time engineering decisions during Engineering, Installation, and Commissioning phases
- Willingness/ability to travel domestically up to 50%
What We Do
SMS group Inc. is responsible for new equipment sales, upgrades and modernizations for North American metals producers, and is a world leader in outsourced maintenance services for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. SMS group Inc., a member of the SMS group family, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At SMS group Inc., 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. Apart from traditional refurbishment services for all major OEM equipment, you can also take advantage of our comprehensive field services and modernization projects. Steel production is our largest market, where we supply world class new equipment and actively support operations and maintenance devising solutions throughout the process from melting and casting to rolling and finishing. In addition to new equipment supply, our Forging division has experienced maintenance specialists who focus on closed and open-die forging, powder metal presses, extrusion presses, and ring rolling. New equipment supply, maintenance services, and spare parts inside the aluminum industry crosses a wide variety of products including flat rolling mill equipment, plate stretchers and extrusion presses. For tubes and pipes, our unique broad know-how covers the complete line of processes from ERW to spiral welded pipe as well as seamless producing operations utilizing equipment from cold drawing and pilger mills to piercing mills. It is our commitment to be the Leading Partner for our customers guiding and assisting our customers to make equipment and process decisions that allow them to remain competitive in an ever evolving global market, and serve as a single source for new equipment, maintenance and spare parts that our customers can trust and value.
