Electrasteel

Electrasteel

Controls Engineer III

Boulder, Colorado, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$145kDetected 13 days ago
JavaScriptPythonC++C#SolidWorksSystems EngineeringPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsCommunicationSCADA

About the role

  • With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we're on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade.
  • Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.
  • If y ou're looking to make an impact and join a team t hat's driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • As a Controls Engineer III, you will focus on designing and building data acquisition and process control systems for chemical processing.
  • Design, develop, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through detailed design, fabrication, commissioning, and handover
  • Owns programming and troubleshooting Siemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal), Ignition HMI & SCADA, and associated communication networks
  • Work on the full lifecycle of control system design, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, instrumentation specifications, electrical schematics, panel layouts, and network architectures
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, mechanical systems, operations, and R&D teams to define system requirements and control strategies
  • Lead and execute the installation, configuration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems
  • Develop, maintain, and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical, including control panel designs, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in a rapidly evolving startup environment
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge of industrial control system (ICS) design principles, including instrumentation specification, P&IDs, and relevant ISA/IEC standards
  • Demonstrates the ability to independently implement industrial electrical safety programs-including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc ‑ flash boundaries, and electrical safe ‑ work practices-and to assess risks in unusual or nonroutine situations while recommending corrective actions to maintain regulatory and operational compliance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or related
  • Demonstrates advanced, hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation, including voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow measurement systems

Compensation

  • The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $95,000- $145,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
  • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
  • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
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Company info

  • Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co - minerals.
  • Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME's 100 Climate Leaders, we're building a company shaping the future of industry.
  • 5+ years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
  • Exhibits high-level programming proficiency in one or more languages (C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent), developing, modifying, and troubleshooting software solutions to address complex control, analytics, or automation challenges
  • Demonstrates advanced, hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation, including voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow measurement systems; independently evaluates instrumentation performance and resolves complex measurement and integration issues
  • Applies proven proficiency with industrial automation communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, RS ‑ 485), selecting and adapting protocols to meet system integration, reliability, and performance requirements across diverse applications
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