Electra
Associate Director, Electrical and Data Engineering
Electra, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Associate Director, Electrical and Data Engineering
Who we are:
We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
The Associate Director, Electrical and Data Engineering works with senior management to execute strategic plans and objectives for the development of industrial plants from demonstration capabilities to full commercialization. This position is responsible for providing oversight of the design, development, and optimization of complex electrical, instrumentation, control and data engineering systems, ensuring systems meet the required scalability, sustainability, and reliability standards. This is a key leadership role that requires both deep technical expertise and strong management skills.
Responsibilities include:
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
What we need you to bring to the team:
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 among 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
What we want you to bring to the team:
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.
Compensation:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $135,000-$185,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
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)
Benefits For Your Family:
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth. We’re here to help.
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We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
The Associate Director, Electrical and Data Engineering works with senior management to execute strategic plans and objectives for the development of industrial plants from demonstration capabilities to full commercialization. This position is responsible for providing oversight of the design, development, and optimization of complex electrical, instrumentation, control and data engineering systems, ensuring systems meet the required scalability, sustainability, and reliability standards. This is a key leadership role that requires both deep technical expertise and strong management skills.
Responsibilities include:
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
What we need you to bring to the team:
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 among 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
What we want you to bring to the team:
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.
Compensation:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $135,000-$185,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
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)
Benefits For Your Family:
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth. We’re here to help.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Electra’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
For government contracting subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. The classification of protected categories is as follows:
"Disabled veteran": one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or would be entitled if not for receipt of military retired pay) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
"Recently separated veteran": any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
"Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran": a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
"Armed forces service medal veteran": a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability Form CC‑305, Page 1 of 1, OMB Control Number 1250‑0005. Expires 04/30/2026.
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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