Power Distribution Engineer

Date: Dec 2, 2025

Location: Blytheville, AR, US, 72315

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: Nucor Yamato Steel

Location: Blytheville, AR, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

 

 

Basic Job Functions:

The Power Engineer will support NYS within the areas of, but not limited to, power distribution equipment design, maintenance, and operation (transformers, breakers, SVC’s, relays/trip units, etc.), ARC flash programs, high voltage maintenance and safety training, and assist with any ongoing electrical issues within any part of the mill. The Power Distribution Engineer will safely operate various equipment (including forklifts, man lifts, sky tracks, etc.) and will interpret drawings and manuals for complex equipment and machinery in order to lead and perform complex projects. The Power Distribution Engineer will demonstrate safety-minded support of our entire maintenance team while seeking to provide world-class reliability for our customers.  The Power Distribution Engineer will establish trusted relationships; continually seek improvement; listen, learn, and teach; and work weekends and/or holidays as needed to support the needs of our NYS team. Safety is an important part of all jobs at Nucor-Yamato Steel Company; therefore, candidates must be able to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards to make safety a priority at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

Four-year Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in the electrical power field.

Experience or training with power distribution equipment and maintenance.

1+ years industrial electrical maintenance experience with emphasis on medium to high voltage applications

 

Detailed Selection Criteria:

Communication Skills - Strong ability and presence to express ideas and opinions both verbally and written in order to influence others and achieve positive outcomes.

Leadership Presence and Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating, and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. Willingness to face adversity and conflict.

Customer Service – Commitment to taking care of our customers both internal and external.

Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to analyze data and understand its relevance in making operational decisions for the division, group and enterprise.

Problem Solving - Demonstrated problem-solving skills in all areas of the business (operational, technical, financial, and organizational).

Results Driven – Demonstrated ability to establish a clear vision and expectations and achieve results.

Coaching and Developing Others – Proven ability to grow and develop teammates to improve their skills and help achieve their goals.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to work at hand.

Preferences:

  • Experience in transformer testing including SFRA, TTR, and Power Factor
  • Experience with preventative maintenance, upgrades, installation, and commissioning of plant power distribution equipment (circuit breakers, disconnects, transformers, switchgear, etc.)
  • Experience with protection relay coordination, adjustment, and replacement
  • Experience using NFPA 70E in arc flash hazard analysis, methods of hazard reduction, and PPE selection.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Easy Power, and Microsoft Office software

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace


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