Electrical Project Design Engineer

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.  SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. 
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S.  Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.  SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Electrical Project Design Engineer

Location: Mobile, Alabama area (On Site)

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the Position

As an Electrical Project Design Engineer, you will play an important role in project teams responsible for performing pre-studies, RFE studies, and project studies/project implementations of strategic important projects at the SSAB facility in Mobile, Alabama. Projects can span from equipment upgrades to infrastructure projects, both greenfield projects as well as revamping and development of existing equipment.  Depending on experience, the Electrical Project Design Engineer can either be responsible or co-responsible for the electrical aspects from idea to installation and production takeover.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in and drive pre studies, RFE studies and projects (planning, execution, and commissioning) with focus on all the electrical aspects of the studies
• Work closely with team members, other departments, and maintenance
• Collaborate with supporting resources from the QTC center in Sweden
• Interact and coordinate with external consultants
• Assist with:  defining project scope, implementing project plans, managing project risks, and monitoring project progress 

About You

• B.S. degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Prior experience working in project-based settings
• Skilled in working with drawing programs (CAD, SolidWorks or similar software)
• Skilled in creating and reading layouts (understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings, layouts and schematics)
• Preferred:  MS Project and SAP

 Our Offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees:

• Bonuses
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Excellent, affordable benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Challenging and interesting work
• Friendly and inclusive workplace

Words from your future manager

“This is a great opportunity to become part of a truly dynamic team!  With us, you will work on exciting development projects at an interesting company, and you will have fun doing so.”

Linn Plogeus, Investment Services Director

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company. 
They shape our culture and characteristics.  They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.  Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind