NSD Electrical Engineer

Location: Trinity

Job Details Division:
Nucor Steel Decatur LLC

Location:

Trinity, AL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Deadline: 6/8/2026 Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success.

Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. Basic

Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Decatur is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support and improve highly automated steel manufacturing operations.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with large-scale industrial systems, lead impactful capital and process improvement projects, and contribute directly to the success of a world-class steel operation. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment that values safety, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting maintenance and operations through technical troubleshooting and system optimization Designing and implementing electrical and automation improvements Managing capital and continuous improvement projects Developing electrical standards, specifications, and documentation Troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, and industrial control systems Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor;

therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. The ability and desire to work safely and provide guidance for an accident-free workplace
2. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and two years of relevant work experience, or five years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree 3.

Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
4. Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Experience Steel manufacturing, heavy industrial, or continuous process environments Melting, casting, rolling, or finishing operations Capital project management Root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Preferred Technical Skills PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting Power distribution systems Industrial networking and automation systems AutoCAD or electrical drawing software Data analysis and reporting tools Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace