CapEx Automation Engineer

Salary: $90,000 - 130,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering with 10 years of relevant industrial experience, or a trade school diploma with 20 years of relevant industrial experience; steelmaking, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale capital project experience is preferred.
• Experience in electrical automation, controls, manufacturing, commissioning, or service for industrial automation systems, including large-scale steel industry capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience with automation systems in heavy industrial environments; steelmaking and caster experience is preferred.
• Level 1 and Level 2 software programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, OEMs, and contractors.
• Strong analytical decision-making, organizational, prioritization, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of automation and electrical issues, with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Lead automation engineering for the Complex II EAF/Caster Project from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, and final acceptance.
• Provide automation engineering leadership for EAF, Caster, FES, water systems, and associated auxiliary equipment and processes.
• Participate in engineering, construction, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and startup of steelmaking and caster automation systems.
• Provide management with technical support and consultation in Level 1 and Level 2 electrical and automation disciplines.
• Coordinate engineering work for automation system and equipment modifications, upgrades, and improvements.
• Perform technical analyses, develop proposals and alternatives, support cost estimates, and coordinate factory testing and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and electrical issues, and provide technical guidance and training to strengthen maintenance and operations capabilities.

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We are seeking a CapEx Automation Engineer in partnership with our client, a global leader in metals manufacturing, at its facility near Mobile, Alabama. The role works closely with engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, OEMs, contractors, and other stakeholders to support operational performance and shared business objectives. Our client offers an extensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

last updated 43 week of 2026