CareerPlan

CapEx Automation Engineer

USAFull-time$90k–$130k2026-10-23 → 2026-10-24

Core

Lead automation engineering for steelmaking and caster capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.

Role type

Senior CapEx Automation Engineer

Builds

Automation systems for EAF, Caster, FES, and water systems in heavy industrial environments

Domain

Heavy industrial manufacturing (steelmaking)

Required skills

Electrical automation, controls, Level 1/2 software programming, troubleshooting, engineering coordination, technical analysis, cost estimation, factory testing, commissioning, safety management, reliability engineering, continuous improvement

Preferred skills

Steelmaking experience, caster experience, large-scale capital project experience

Technologies

Level 1 and Level 2 software programming

Responsibilities

Lead automation engineering from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, and final acceptance; Provide technical support and consultation in electrical and automation disciplines; Coordinate engineering work for automation system modifications and upgrades; Troubleshoot and resolve automation and electrical issues; Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operations teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC