Full Job Description
This position is eligible to receive a sign-on bonus and retention bonus upon hire.
This position does not require travel.
Relocation may be offered for this position.
**Why This Role Matters**
At Metallus, electrical engineering isn't a support function-it's mission-critical infrastructure. Our Canton campuses operate complex **medium-voltage power systems that directly enable the production of the cleanest steel in the world**, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, and energy markets.
As **Substation Engineer Lead**, you will be the **technical authority** for medium-voltage power distribution-owning system reliability, modernization, protection, power quality, and long-term asset strategy across the site. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an engineer who wants **real ownership of large-scale electrical systems**, not just designs on paper.
**What You'll Own**
You will lead the **engineering, reliability, and evolution** of Metallus's medium-voltage power distribution systems-from incoming utility interfaces and substations to protection schemes, SCADA, and plant-wide power quality.
- **Medium Voltage System Leadership**
- Serve as the **site technical authority** for MV power distribution, protection, coordination, and power quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex MV system issues impacting plant reliability and safety.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for high-impact electrical failures.
- **Asset Strategy & Modernization**
- Develop and execute the **MV Asset Management Strategy** for the Canton campuses, including:
- Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Equipment specifications and standards
- Capital planning and system modernization
- MV Equipment upgrades and life-extension projects to ensure long-term system reliability.
- Troubleshoot and continuous support to all MV power distribution activities ensuring reliability, plan upgrades, improvements, and complete modernization efforts.
- **Projects & Capital Execution**
- Lead MV power distribution projects from **concept through commissioning**, with capital budgets ranging from **thousands up to $5M**.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, contractors, and technical quality.
- Specify, review, and approve MV equipment purchases at the plant level.
- **Protection, Safety & Compliance**
- Act as **plant lead for relay protection and coordination**, including creating and modifying relay settings.
- Serve as **Corporate Arc Flash Lead**, executing arc flash studies and mitigation projects using power system modeling tools.
- Ensure compliance with industry and safety standards (NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, NETA MTS, IEEE).
- Lead annual plant power outage planning and execution.
- **Utility & External Coordination**
- Coordinate with utilities and regional transmission authorities to ensure reliable incoming power.
- Support electrical safety programs and training across the site.
- **Digital & Advanced Systems**
- Serve as Corporate Lead for Power Distribution SCADA systems.
- Act as plant power quality lead, investigating disturbances and implementing mitigation solutions.
- Continuous support for plant operations.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with at least 7 years of experience in project management, design, supervision, or power distribution systems/equipment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Business with at least 5 years of experience in project management, design, supervision, or power distribution systems/equipment.
