Electrical Engineer

For over 100 years, BlueScope has built on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology, and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright, and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations.

Welcome to NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel. Our team of 600 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful, and well. We’re committed to being leaders in creating and inspiring metal into a wide range of finished products including metal roofing, siding, and decking—building beauty and strength in our communities. Our brands include Steelscape, ASC Building Products, ASC Steel Deck, and AEP Span. Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization.

About the Role

As a member of the CPNA Center of Excellence team, the Electrical Engineer directs the design and installation of new or replacement electrical and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identification. In addition, the Electrical Engineer supports maintenance activities on equipment and systems, including during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts, or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design and installation of new or replacement equipment.
• Identify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy.
• Lead/manage electrical scope for major projects and initiatives within CPNA.
• Strengthen PMO projects and governance through structured planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical leadership beyond technician capability—root cause analysis, PLC/HMI/drive systems, engineered solutions.
• Develop engineering standards (installation standards, cable schedules, documentation) that raise site-wide consistency and reliability solutions.
• Work with planners/schedulers to develop detailed shutdown work plans.
• Establish repair priorities through communications with operating departments, line maintenance associates, and planners.
• Keep planners informed as to the status of equipment repair.
• Document activities and status in work orders.
• Ensure engineering drawings, maintenance procedures, and technical information are kept up to date.
• Provide direction to maintenance associates and contract labor.
• Optimize spares holding levels, develop efficient supply contracts, and minimize stock holding costs.
• Develop and organize training programs for maintenance associates that apply to operations, maintenance, and safety.
• Carry out root cause analysis on equipment failures and take appropriate measures to prevent failures from recurring.
• Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required.
• Provide engineering support to improve equipment reliability, electrical safety, and system performance.
• Plan and coordinate power distribution upgrades with utility companies as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Science.
• 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering/automation role.
• Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation, and technical instruction.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical manuals including mathematical or schematic data.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principles of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
• Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines, and systems.
• Proficiency in computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Visio, SAP, Adobe Acrobat, Allen-Bradley PLC Logic Programming, Allen-Bradley HMI Development, Allen-Bradley Drive configuration, ibaPDA use and configuration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in an electrical engineering/automation role.
• Heavy manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes.
• Project management experience.

Skills

• Technical ability and functional/technical skills.
• Drive for results and process management.
• Written communications.
• Ability to develop effective teams/projects.

Pay

The expected pay scale for this role is $120,300.00 - $145,100.00 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a targeted annual bonus of 15%.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) match.

Steelscape LLC requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment-related disputes will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver.