Electrical Engineer Steelmaking

Location:

Peoria, IL (on-site, rotating shift)

Reports to:

Greg Patridge Superintendent, Steelmaking

Employment type:

Full-time

Salary grade: SG24 (average starting range $70,365 - $105,548)

Medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness, and employee, spouse, and child whole life). Flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent daycare), long term disability, and participation in employee assistance program (EAP).

Paid Time Off - vacation, sick leave, personal, holidays

Retirement Plans- 401(k) with company match. Eligible: 1st of the month following date of hire or immediate if date of hire is first of the month.

Career Growth - Opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.

Liberty Steel USA is a leading American steel manufacturer grounded in sustainability, innovation, and community. We forge steel that supports critical infrastructure and industrial growth while honoring a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to safety.

We strive to be the employer and supplier of choice in American steelmaking, driven by empowered people, advanced technology, and continuous improvement. Steelmaking has always evolved, and we view change as an opportunity to strengthen our operations, invest in our workforce, and improve how we work.

Safety is not a policy-it is a promise. In every decision, we prioritize the well‑being of our people. We believe our strength lies in one another and in the communities we serve. Through responsible stewardship, we are committed to sustainable practices that protect our environment, support our workforce, and ensure long‑term vitality for future generations.

Provide electrical engineering support for Steelmaking equipment, power distribution, automation, and control systems. Improve equipment safety, reliability, availability, and performance through troubleshooting, engineered improvements, maintenance support, and project execution.

This professional engineering position evaluates electrical and controls problems, develops solutions, and coordinates implementation with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors. The role requires independent technical judgment within assigned authority and compliance with site safety requirements and engineering change procedures.

• Troubleshoot electrical and control system failures; support safe restoration of equipment and investigate recurring failures to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute improvements to motors, drives, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and electrical distribution systems serving Steelmaking equipment.
• Create, revise, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and AutoCAD drawings; integrate new equipment documentation with existing records.
• Maintain controlled backups and archives of PLC, HMI, and drive programs; document, test, and coordinate approved changes before release to production.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, equipment inspections, critical spare parts planning, and obsolescence management.
• Plan and support electrical projects and outages, including scope development, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, contractor coordination, commissioning, and closeout documentation.
• Analyze downtime and equipment performance data; recommend and track improvements that reduce failures and improve production reliability.
• Coordinate electrical work with Operations and Maintenance; provide technical guidance and training to electricians and other plant personnel.
• Apply site electrical safety, hazardous energy control, and change management procedures; support electrical risk assessments and compliance reviews with qualified personnel
• Work effectively with employees, contractors, and vendors. Support scheduled outages and respond to urgent equipment issues outside normal hours as required.
• Apply engineering calculations and interpret technical data

• Diagnose complex equipment problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical engineering solutions

• Manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Candidates interested in this role should have the following qualifications:

Preferred:

• Experience supporting steelmaking equipment, industrial automation, motor…