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Nucor Corporation · 11 hours ago

Power System Engineer

Nucor Corporation is North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, known for its innovative sustainability practices. The Power Systems Engineer will configure, commission, and manage electrical devices, perform various studies, and provide technical expertise to maintenance and operations teams.

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Responsibilities

Configure, commission, and manage devices
Perform Load flow, Short circuit studies including relay coordination, arc flash analysis, transient analysis, and harmonic analysis
Perform programming microprocessor relays designed for power system protection and control, using microprocessors to analyze data and make decisions
Work with the production and maintenance teams in the selection, installation, maintenance, operation, and upgrade of plant equipment including automation systems, MCC’s, and High Voltage Power Distribution (transformers, reactors, and STATCOM)
Inspect and maintain high voltage (230KV), medium voltage (34.5, 13.8 KV), low voltage (660, 480V) equipment such as two 25 MVA, 28 1-5 MVA power transformers; SF6 (230 KV), R-MAG (34.5 KV), VHK (15 KV), K-DON (4000-800 V) circuit breakers; instrumental transformers (CT, PT), protection relays, induction and synchronous motors, GIS switchgear, DC (Battery) storage, and harmonic reduction filter
Utilize AutoCAD to create detailed drawings, schematics, and blueprints for electrical systems and other equipment
Provide technical expertise to the maintenance and operations teams through project leadership, predictive and preventative practices, and hands-on capability to maintain the power systems
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to work at hand
Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge for assisting with servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, tools, devices, moving parts, and machines/equipment
Work closely in coordination with the roll mill, melt shop, and maintenance team throughout the facility

Qualification

Electrical Engineering DegreePower Distribution ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyETAP SimulationMicroprocessor ProgrammingLoad Flow StudiesShort Circuit StudiesSafety LeadershipTechnical ExpertiseTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
two (2) years of experience in a power role with experience in power distribution, transformers, and electrical codes/standards
Utilizing AutoCAD to create detailed drawings, schematics, and blueprints for electrical systems and other equipment
Simulation: ETAP, SEL (AcSELerator) to configure, commission, and manage devices
Perform Load flow, Short circuit studies including relay coordination, arc flash analysis, transient analysis, and harmonic analysis
Performing programming microprocessor relays designed for power system protection and control, using microprocessors to analyze data and make decisions
Inspect and maintain high voltage (230KV), medium voltage (34.5, 13.8 KV), low voltage (660, 480V) equipment
Provide technical expertise to the maintenance and operations teams through project leadership, predictive and preventative practices, and hands-on capability to maintain the power systems
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to work at hand
Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge for assisting with servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, tools, devices, moving parts, and machines/equipment
Work closely in coordination with the roll mill, melt shop, and maintenance team throughout the facility

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
401K and Roth accounts
Profit sharing
Pay-for-performance bonuses
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Stock program
Scholarships

Company

Nucor Corporation

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Nucor Corporation steel production company that provides a diverse range of steel and steel products.

H1B Sponsorship

Nucor Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (7)
2023 (7)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$0.4M
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $0.4M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Leon J. Topalian
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Laxton
Chief Financial Officer
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