Mid Level Lead Electrical Engineer Jobs
Mid level lead electrical engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior staff, and make technical decisions with minimal supervision. Hiring runs across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Automotive, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Westwood Professional Services, PAE Consulting Engineers, and HDR competing for engineers 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 Lead Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead electrical engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the electrical design, coordinated with other disciplines, or resolved technical problems without escalating. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just tasks, and emphasize any experience mentoring others or setting standards on your team. Mid level roles reward engineers who demonstrate they can move work forward independently.
Which companies hire mid level lead electrical engineers?
Companies hiring mid level lead electrical engineers right now include Westwood Professional Services, PAE Consulting Engineers, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Employers at this level tend to be established manufacturers, infrastructure firms, defense contractors, and engineering consultancies that need engineers who can lead project work without constant oversight.
Are there remote mid level lead electrical engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles carry some on-site requirement given the hands-on nature of electrical engineering. About 0% of mid level lead electrical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in design-heavy roles at larger organizations where lab or site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do I move up to a mid level lead electrical engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating genuine ownership over time. Early-career engineers who seek out full project cycles, take responsibility for design decisions, and build familiarity with standards like NEC or IEC tend to accelerate faster. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing design errors or improving review cycles, signals readiness to lead at the mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead electrical engineers?
Mid Level lead electrical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they run complex, ongoing capital projects and system builds that require engineers who can lead technical work across the full project lifecycle.