Electrasteel

Electrasteel

Senior Controls Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$175kDetected 29 days ago
JavaScriptPythonC++C#SQLBudgetingExcelProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementSolidWorksSystems EngineeringPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeSharePointSCADA

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 Senior Controls Engineer, 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
  • Own 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 integration efforts for new and existing equipment, including PLC/HMI/SCADA system architecture and control strategies
  • Oversee and perform 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
  • Specify and source instrumentation and electrical equipment (sensors, transmitters, motors, drives, MCC components, etc.) to meet process and project requirements
  • Autonomously lead engineering projects or small multi-disciplinary teams, including scheduling, budgeting, technical decision-making, and vendor management
  • Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems, perform root cause analysis, and execute corrective/preventive actions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or related
  • Advanced experience with instrumentation such as voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow
  • Proficiency with industrial automation communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, RS485, etc.

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of experience with PLC programming, including Ladder Logic and structured text (Siemens preferred)

Compensation

  • The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000- $175,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 8+ years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
  • Strong working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical design, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial power distribution
  • High level programming experience in C/C++/C#, Python, Javascript, or equivalent
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial control system design principles, instrumentation specification, P&IDs, and ISA/IEC standards
  • Experience implementing LOTO procedures, arc-flash boundaries, electrical safe-work practices, and other industrial electrical safety programs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint
  • Proficiency with Siemens S7 (TIA portal), Ignition, SolidWorks Electrical, and SQL databases
  • Experience in chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, pilot-plant operations, or continuous/batch process industries
  • Experience with control panel design per UL 508A, hazardous area classification, and instrument selection for chemical environments
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