Electra · 1 month ago
Associate Director, Electrical and Data Engineering
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $185K/yr
12+ years expElectra is transforming the heavy industry with innovative technology and is seeking an Associate Director of Electrical and Data Engineering. This role involves leading engineering strategies for industrial plants, overseeing complex systems, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals to support scalable green iron production.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Works with senior leaders to execute the industrial plant equipment engineering strategy ensuring alignment with the company’s vision for scalable green iron production
Provide strategic leadership for electrical, control, and data engineering functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
Leads and mentors a team of electrical, control and data engineers and technicians, to support all projects and requirements across the company including new technologies developed internally, ensuring high performance and professional growth
Lead implementation and optimization of SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, control, and data acquisition across production environments
Provides technical representation for Electra regarding Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Data engineering performed by outside consultants. Ensures compliance with the company’s requirements
Proactively collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
Oversees the design, development, and validation of Electrical and Data Engineering for green iron production, ensuring technical, cost, and sustainability goals are met or exceeded
Optimizes plant performance through continuous monitoring and iterative design improvements
Manages internal complex Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Data engineering projects from concept to deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
Coordinates with stakeholders across the company to align engineering efforts with business objectives
Implements and ensures ongoing application of engineering best practices, including documentation, requirements tracking, and system validation processes
Identifies and mitigates technical risks during development and deployment
Provides advanced troubleshooting and support for plant failures or underperformance
Implements solutions to ensure system resilience and reliability as we scale production
Provides budget oversight to ensure department deliverables are completed within approved financial scope
Manages the timeline, resources, and budget for engineering projects
Promotes a culture of safety within the teams
Reads, understands, and complies with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field of study
12+ years of industry experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Data engineering within process engineering or manufacturing environments (excluding internships, co-ops and other school projects)
5+ years of experience in a leadership role
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams to manage complex system-level projects while cascading functional strategy and developing organizational policies
Demonstrated ability to direct activities of a functional area or multiple integrated departments
Strong understanding of engineering principles, including systems integration, testing, and validation
Experience leading teams responsible for process control systems and large-scale production systems
Experience leading teams responsible for automation and control systems in industrial applications
Demonstrated success in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent) and SCADA system design and deployment
Strong understanding of industrial networking, protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC), and cybersecurity principles for control systems
Experience with data engineering tools and architectures, including data historians (OSIsoft PI, Ignition), SQL/NoSQL databases, and integration with analytics platforms
Proficiency in relevant tools such as CAD, electrical design software, etc
Ability to work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined and where fundamental principles do not fully apply
Ability to translate business segment strategy into functional plans and guide execution
Ability to interact on a consistent basis with senior management and executives reconciling discrepancies amongst multiple stakeholders' views to drive business results
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively and efficiently evaluate problems, take charge, and make decisions. Remains calm in times of significant challenge
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering, controls systems, or related study
Experience designing and building mineral process plants, including material handling, fluid mechanics, thermal systems, and automation
Familiarity with cloud-based data solutions and Industrial IoT platforms for advanced analytics and remote monitoring
Benefits
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
Reasonable use PTO
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
Company
Electra
Electra is a a clean iron company that uses a low-temperature, electrochemical-hydrometallurgical system to refine iron ore.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$349.51MKey Investors
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2025-10-21Grant· $50M
2025-04-24Series B· $186M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Sandeep Nijhawan
CEO and Co-founder
Dan Steingart
Advisor/Chief Scientist
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