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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
Cleveland-Cliffs, Cleveland Works has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Cleveland, OH plant within the Maintenance, Engineering, and Utilities (MEU) High Energy Department. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer provides engineering and maintenance support for the entire plant's high and medium voltage electrical power distribution systems, assists with Water Treatment Plant and Powerhouse electrical systems, while prioritizing safety and environmental compliance. Key accountability would include maintaining Company standards regarding safety, quality, and final specifications for departmental manufacturing processes.

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Coordination and safety of Maintenance Technicians, engineering analysis, failure analysis, system improvement projects and providing technical support to maintenance.
  • Safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the plant electrical power distribution system, water treatment plant electrical systems, and powerhouse electrical systems.
  • Engineering support includes system studies; load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, etc.
  • Data entry and analysis in ETAP or EasyPower software.
  • Provide occasional direction to electrical maintenance technicians.
  • Electrical distribution system equipment includes: substations, circuit breakers, switches and motor starters, crane power rectifiers, transformers, generator, underground and overhead cable, plant SCADA system, substation batteries, and all protective relays. System voltages are up to 138 kV.
  • Water Treatment Plant and Powerhouse electrical system equipment includes: Motor Control Centers, motors, transformers, and lighting systems.
  • Work with engineering firms, electric utility, and contractors.
  • Coordinate medium voltage switching with plant operations, write switching procedures, and assist with outages.
  • Maintain the integrity of the equipment documentation and drawing systems.
  • Provide training for employees where necessary.
  • Model best maintenance and engineering practices.
  • Understand CAPEX priorities and work with MEU Maintenance and Operations to develop "shovel-ready" projects.
  • Provide specialized advice to assigned areas for the resolution of operational and functional problems and issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology.
  • At least 2 years’ electrical experience in heavy industrial, military, or utility environment.
  • Effective communication, analytical, organizational & time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to databases.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn other site-specific computer applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3 years’ electrical experience in heavy industrial, military, or utility environment.
  • ETAP or EasyPower experience.
  • Prior steel mill experience.
  • High Voltage experience.
  • At least 1 year Project Management experience.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000

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