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Mesabi Metallics

Civil Engineer II

Paducah, KY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Mesabi Metallics is also building a 2.5 MTPA Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) and integrated steel plant ... S. engineering standards, safety requirements, and project objectives. Job Responsibilities Civil ...

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Civil Engineer II

Paducah, KY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Mesabi Metallics is also building a 2.5 MTPA Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) and integrated steel plant ... S. engineering standards, safety requirements, and project objectives. Job Responsibilities Civil ...

Essarsteelmn

Civil Engineer II

Paducah, KY · On-site

Mesabi Metallics is also building a 2.5 MTPA Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) and integrated steel plant ... S. engineering standards, safety requirements, and project objectives. Job Responsibilities Civil ...

Mesabi Metallics

Manager - Piping

Paducah, KY · On-site

Position Summary The Incumbent will be responsible primarily for leading the engineering and design review, of piping systems for a Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and Integrated Steel Plant preferably ...

Nlmk

Plant Electrical Engineer

Farrell, PA · On-site

Job Responsibility : The Plant Electrical Engineer is responsible for the implantation of ... At least two years experience as an Electrical Engineer in the steel industry. Employee Benefits:

Mesabi Metallics

Package Coordinator

Paducah, KY · On-site

... Steel Plant project. Reporting directly to the Engineering Lead, this role will serve as the primary coordinator responsible for managing assigned packages throughout the project lifecycle, from ...

Mesabi Metallics

Head - Permitting

Paducah, KY · On-site

... steel plant projects. * Establish and enforce group-wide environmental standards, frameworks, and performance benchmarks aligned with global requirements. * Collaborate closely with engineering ...

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Draftsman

Paducah, KY · On-site

... Steel Plant. The role is responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation for industrial plant facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

Mesabi Metallics

Draftsman

Paducah, KY · On-site

... Steel Plant. The role is responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation for industrial plant facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for steel plant engineer in the United States is $99,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Metallurgical Engineer IV

Gary, IN

United States Steel Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support steelmaking and secondary metallurgy processes by providing metallurgical solutions.

  • Interact with plant personnel, engineering, product development, and purchasing to address technical issues.

  • Travel to U. S. Steel plant facilities as needed to provide technical assistance, conduct plant trials, and troubleshoot production, maintenance, and environmental problems.

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

227th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

United States Steel Corporation has an immediate opening for a Sr. Steelmaking Engineer in our department based at our Research and Technology Center in Munhall, PA. The Sr. Steelmaking Engineer will work under the direction of a Process Innovation Director to support U. S. Steel's Product Portfolio.
We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. 
This position will interact with plant personnel, engineering & product development, and purchasing to provide metallurgical solutions for steelmaking and secondary metallurgy problems. 
The qualified candidate will have a fundamental understanding of the high temperature metallurgy processes involved in EAF and BOF steelmaking and secondary steelmaking required to produce demanding steel grade applications. 
The candidate should be interested in applying problem solving and analysis skills to improve the productivity and quality of various unit operations. Development of models to predict thermodynamic interactions in steelmaking is also preferred. 
Salary and job level will be commensurate with relevant experience. Travel to U. S. Steel plant facilities will be required as needed to provide technical assistance that may involve plant trials and the troubleshooting of production, maintenance, and environmental problems. Request for support in specific cases may occur at any time during the day and night including weekdays, weekends, or holidays. 
REQUIRED: 
  • Master's degree required, Currently enrolled/graduated as a PhD student in Material Science & Engineering or Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 
  • 15 years related work experience with 10 year in steelmaking 
  • Ability to start work in summer/fall/winter of 2026 
  • Ability to develop/maintain fundamental based and data driven model using various computer programming languages (e.g. Fortran, C++, C#, VB, Python) preferred
  • Excellent planning and organization skills 
  • Computer literacy to a working skills level - proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study 
  • A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities 
  • A willingness to take initiative to understand the business 
  • An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills 
  • A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth 
  • Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy  
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
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Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24


Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

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