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Electrical Engineer

Middletown Works, CTOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • heavy industrial environment
  • Microsoft Office
  • computer systems
  • 24/7 operating environment
  • on-call responsibilities

Nice to have

  • Co-Op
  • electrical system design
  • commissioning
  • industrial equipment
  • 250V DC motor control
  • overhead crane control systems

Role summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Middletown, OH, to provide technical support for maintenance teams, focusing on safe electrical practices, troubleshooting, and equipment performance improvement in steelmaking operations. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for upgrades, managing power distribution, applying root-cause analysis, developing preventive maintenance procedures, and collaborating with operations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in heavy industrial electrical systems. Preferred qualifications include experience with specific industrial controls, steelmaking processes, and AutoCAD.

Location: Middletown, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs, Middletown Works has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Engineer at our Middletown, OH plant. In this role, you will provide critical technical support to our maintenance teams, focusing on safe and reliable electrical work practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment performance. This position plays a key part in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our steelmaking operations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and engineering of electrical systems for upgrades to both new and existing equipment.

  • Develop design specifications, oversee work performed by trade/craft personnel, deliver training on system changes, assist with commissioning/start-up activities, and update final drawings/documentation.

  • Manage power distribution from medium-voltage and 480V substations to motor control centers and associated loads.

  • Apply root-cause and failure-analysis methodologies to identify and eliminate recurring equipment issues.

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures, plan and support equipment outages, downturn repairs, and asset replacements.

  • Support improvements in spare parts management, including repair processes, inventory control, and cost optimization.

  • Collaborate with operations to ensure alignment with equipment standards, operating procedures, and reliability expectations.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • At least 3 years of experience with electrical systems in a heavy industrial environment.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer systems.

  • Ability and willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, including potential on-call responsibilities during nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Co-Op or related experience in electrical system design, programming, and commissioning of industrial equipment.

  • Experience with 250V DC motor control and overhead crane control systems.

  • Knowledge of AC/DC motor drives.

  • Prior experience in the steelmaking process.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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