Metallurgical Engineer jobs in the United States

Who we are:

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

Learn more about our Transformation Story here: Who we are

What you will do:

Ferroglobe’ s has an immediate opening for a Staff Electrical Engineer. The person in this role will report to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager. At Ferroglobe, our Electrical Engineers are responsible for providing leadership, engineering, and support in the design and maintenance of Electrical and Automation systems and controls. The incumbent guides and advises the activities of others engaged in activities related to electrical engineering, reliability/maintenance, automation, and controls to achieve overall plant goals relating to quality, throughput, and efficiency.

• Design power substations, site plans, duct bank and conduit layouts, grounding systems, and auxiliary power supply systems and control circuits.
• Responsible for selection of electrical equipment and coordinate the completion of electrical layout drawings, cable sizing and selection, routing and schedule drawings as required to complete the defined project.
• Complete the equipment location plans, cable tray routing and loading, build and shelter electrical layouts and details.
• Build instrument location plans, building and shelter instrument layouts, instrument installation details, and related drawings as required by the defined project.
• Work with contractors on project specification, control plan, system testing and commissioning.
• MUST be able to be on call as needed. We are a 24/7/365 operation, if there is a electrical breakdown we may need to return to the site in the middle of the night or repair over the phone or remote in and repair over the computer.  

 What we seek: 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• 2 to 5 years of experience with power systems design, including the design of power substations, ac and dc switchgear, transformers, rectifiers, and controls
• Experience in factory testing, field testing and commissioning of power equipment

What We Offer:  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off. 

Working Environment: 

• Performs jobs under varying conditions (dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50lbs, Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder. Overhead, Carry 20 feet
• Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled