Substation Engineer Lead

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial aerospace and defense automotive and energy markets.

Medium Voltage Systems Substations Protection & Controls Industrial Power at Scale

Relocation may be offered for this position

Why This Role Matters

At Metallus electrical engineering isnt a support functionits missioncritical infrastructure. Our Canton campuses operate complex mediumvoltage 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 distributionowning system reliability modernization protection power quality and longterm asset strategy across the site. This is a handson highimpact role for an engineer who wants real ownership of largescale electrical systems not just designs on paper.

What Youll Own

You will lead the engineering reliability and evolution of Metalluss mediumvoltage power distribution systemsfrom incoming utility interfaces and substations to protection schemes SCADA and plant-wide power quality.

• Medium Voltage System Leadership
  • Serve as thesite 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 highimpact electrical failures.

• Asset Strategy & Modernization
  • Develop and execute theMV 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 lifeextension projects to ensure longterm 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 fromconcept 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 asplant lead for relay protection and coordination including creating and modifying relay settings.
  • Serve asCorporate 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

• Bachelors 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

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Business with at least 5 years of experience in project management design supervision or power distribution systems/equipment.

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