Power Systems Engineer II

About Us:

River Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates. 

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Best Benefits in the Business:

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing 
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities  
• Paid Training 
• Company provided uniforms and PPE 
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year 
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day 
• Parental Leave 
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses 
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 
• Company matching 401(k) plan 
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase 

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!   

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

This role focuses on medium‑ and low‑voltage power distribution, medium‑voltage shredder motor systems, and electrical safety compliance, working under the guidance of senior engineers while gaining increasing ownership of systems, projects, and site support responsibilities.

This position supports multiple recycling facilities and requires regular travel.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Electrical Compliance

• Demonstrate strong personal safety leadership and uphold Nucor’s safety culture at all times.
• Support arc flash studies, electrical hazard assessments, and NFPA 70E/70B compliance efforts.
• Assist in developing engineered solutions to reduce electrical risk and improve personnel safety.
• Ensure electrical work and designs align with OSHA, NEC, and company electrical standards.

Power Distribution Systems

• Support the design, evaluation, and troubleshooting of low‑ and medium‑voltage power systems (480V through 15kV).
• Assist with power system studies including load flow, short‑circuit, coordination, and arc flash.
• Troubleshoot plant power issues including voltage drop, nuisance tripping, equipment failures, and reliability concerns.
• Review electrical one‑lines and schematics and assist with maintaining documentation accuracy.

Medium‑Voltage Motor Systems

• Assist with the technical management and reliability of medium‑voltage shredder motors and associated equipment.
• Support maintenance and operating strategies for:
• Medium‑voltage motors
• Starters / drives
• Transformers and protection devices feeding shredder systems
• Participate in troubleshooting shredder motor issues including startups, trips, overheating, insulation concerns, and power quality impacts.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, vendors, and contractors to support repairs, testing, and recommissioning activities.
• Assist with review of motor test data, maintenance records, and failure investigations.
• Support upgrades or replacements of shredder motor systems to improve safety, reliability, and performance.

Project Support & Field Execution

• Serve as a supporting electrical engineer on capital and operational improvement projects.
• Assist with reviewing contractor designs, drawings, and submittals for compliance and technical soundness.
• Support site startups, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Coordinate with utilities and internal teams as directed by senior engineers or supervisors.

Documentation, Tools & Professional Development

• Maintain and update electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation (AutoCAD).
• Learn and apply power system analysis tools (e.g., SKM or equivalent).
• Participate in training related to electrical safety, power systems, and equipment technologies.
• Continually build technical skillset toward increased system ownership and Engineer III readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 2–5 years of experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of:
• Industrial electrical power systems
• NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety requirements
• Basic experience or exposure to medium‑voltage equipment and motor systems.
• Strong troubleshooting aptitude and willingness to work in operating facilities.
• Ability to travel to support multiple sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or maintaining medium‑voltage motors and large rotating equipment.
• Experience with arc flash studies or electrical safety programs.
• Familiarity with SKM PowerTools or similar power system software.
• Industrial experience in recycling, metals, mining, or heavy manufacturing environments.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.