Project Engineer- CAPEX

We Have

• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    

• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.  

• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 

• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Bonus
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Professional Training 
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

Qualifications Required

• BS Degree in Engineering (electrical preferred).
• Project Management Professional certification preferred, not required.
• Must have 5-10 years' experience in leading electrical projects involving plant power systems. This includes all devices from medium voltage switchgear down to low voltage panelboards as well as drives, PLC’s, communication networks, and other electrical infrastructure.
• Must have experience with any of the following industries: Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, Steel, Mining, Chemical Plants, Foundries, Metal Manufacturing.
• AutoCAD experience required
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Contractor Management
• Interpersonal skills
• SAP
• Presentation Skills
• Self-Motivated personality

Your Work

You will be responsible for coordinating all phases of project, from business justification to start-up and then to closure and documentation. This can include conducting studies, preparing technical specifications, evaluating vendors, and change management. During project execution, you will be responsible for management of contractors including safety, performance, budget, and schedule for each project assigned. You will also be responsible for the budget, schedule, and performance of all assigned capital projects. You will also coordinate with individual departments throughout project to coordinate and schedule installation/production disruption. Typical projects will range from $50k to $3M.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com