Lead Electrical Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs • East Chicago, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our manufacturing operations at our Indiana Harbor facility. This key leadership role will drive electrical reliability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex industrial environment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead capital and maintenance projects, and partner with operations and maintenance teams to maximize safety, reliability, and production performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment and support a continuous operation.
• Ability to support a continuous 24/7 operation, including off-hours support when required.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of experience in steelmaking, metals, mining, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage power systems, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, and motor controls.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Background in reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and industrial electrical safety standards.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical reliability and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues.
• Manage and execute maintenance and capital projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and implementation.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term solutions to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support outage planning, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.

Benefits

• competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• health insurance
• retirement plan
• education assistance
• paid time off
• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior