Mid Level Electrical Lead Jobs
Mid level electrical lead jobs go to electricians ready to own project phases end to end, coordinate crews, and make technical calls with minimal oversight. Roles are predominantly on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Automotive, with employers like Westwood Professional Services, PAE Consulting Engineers, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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Location: East Chicago, IN
Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our manufacturing operations at our Indiana Harbor facility. This key leadership role will drive electrical reliability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex industrial environment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead capital and maintenance projects, and partner with operations and maintenance teams to maximize safety, reliability, and production performance.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead electrical reliability and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues.
- Manage and execute maintenance and capital projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and implementation.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term solutions to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance personnel and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Support outage planning, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations.
- Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience working with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment and support a continuous operation.
- Ability to support a continuous 24/7 operation, including off-hours support when required.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in steelmaking, metals, mining, or heavy manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of medium-voltage power systems, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, and motor controls.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation, and process controls.
- Background in reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
- Experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and industrial electrical safety standards.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Location: East Chicago, IN
Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our manufacturing operations at our Indiana Harbor facility. This key leadership role will drive electrical reliability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex industrial environment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead capital and maintenance projects, and partner with operations and maintenance teams to maximize safety, reliability, and production performance.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead electrical reliability and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues.
- Manage and execute maintenance and capital projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and implementation.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term solutions to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance personnel and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Support outage planning, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations.
- Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience working with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment and support a continuous operation.
- Ability to support a continuous 24/7 operation, including off-hours support when required.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in steelmaking, metals, mining, or heavy manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of medium-voltage power systems, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, and motor controls.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation, and process controls.
- Background in reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
- Experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and industrial electrical safety standards.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
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Mid Level Electrical Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electrical lead job?
Position yourself by highlighting hands-on project ownership, not just task completion. Employers at this level want to see that you have coordinated work across multiple crews or trades, caught and resolved field issues independently, and delivered phases on schedule. Tailor your resume to show scope and decision-making, and prioritize applying to roles where your license tier and system experience match what the posting specifies.
Which companies hire mid level electrical leads?
Companies hiring mid level electrical leads right now include Westwood Professional Services, PAE Consulting Engineers, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring is spread across specialty electrical contractors, large general contractors, and industrial facility operators who need someone who can run a crew without constant supervision.
Are there remote mid level electrical lead jobs?
Yes, though the role is largely field-based by nature. About 0% of mid level electrical lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be project management, estimating, or design coordination positions within electrical firms rather than hands-on lead roles. If you have takeoff or project coordination experience alongside your field background, those hybrid openings are worth pursuing.
How do I move up to a mid level electrical lead role?
Moving into a mid level electrical lead role comes from deliberately expanding your scope over your early years. Focus on taking ownership of full project phases rather than individual tasks, mentoring apprentices or junior electricians, and building familiarity with scheduling and material coordination. Earning a journeyman license and racking up experience across different system types, such as commercial, industrial, or low-voltage work, signals readiness to employers looking for a lead who can run independently.
Which industries hire the most mid level electrical leads?
Mid Level electrical lead roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large-scale projects and ongoing facility operations that require someone experienced enough to coordinate crews and troubleshoot in the field without pulling a superintendent away from higher-level work.