About ElectraSteel

We are mission-focused on developing transformational innovations to decarbonize the foundations of our industrialized economy through electrochemistry to create a positive environmental, societal, and economic impact. The potential impact is monumental, which is why eight marquee investors, each with more than a billion dollars in capital and strategic resources under management, have partnered with us to date.

Our first product to market transforms a trillion-dollar steel industry that today consumes 7% of the world’s energy using fossil fuels and emits about three gigatons or 10% of carbon dioxide emissions per year. Our novel electrochemical process converts iron ore or contaminated steel scrap to green iron and steel with no carbon emissions while reducing overall cost. It is a paradigm shift of how steel has been made for centuries: from using fossil fuels to intermittent renewables as an energy source, from thermochemical reduction to electrochemical reduction, from using specialized ores to unconventional ores, scrap steel, and waste streams as a feedstock, from integrated to a distributed manufacturing, and from creating global to local jobs. While electrifying steelmaking is an exciting start and our current focus, our innovation platform also enables carbon dioxide sequestration at gigaton-scale and decarbonization of industrial sectors beyond steel, which we will disclose in due course.

To further our mission, we are looking to expand our diverse team. While our team is our greatest asset, our unique culture, built on trust, respect, and integrity, sets us apart. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because we understand that transformational innovation requires many perspectives. Our culture fosters collaboration, patience, and a disciplined approach to innovating our way around obstacles while challenging the status quo. Yes, there is method-to-our-madness! We pursue an evidence-based development approach grounded in the theory of constraints and techno-economic analysis and focus on finding optimal technical paths by conducting first-principles research into each aspect of our designs.

Make no mistake, this is a fast-paced and intense environment, driven by progress and results. The path ahead is both uncertain and challenging, so if that sounds scary, this may not be the place for you. Instead, we seek those excited by the challenge and have the required skills and the ability to think critically to help create transformational innovations that will decarbonize our world and industry.

Job Description

ElectraSteel is seeking a dynamic Engineering Project Manager / Project Engineer with a strong background in project management in a product development environment. The successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the technical acumen to contribute to development of robust designs and processes. Candidates with experience in research and product development settings are highly desired.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability, will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting, be self-motivated, and have an interest in disruptive, cutting-edge technology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources toward demonstrating novel, scaled up chemical process system skids
• Accelerate design iterations and project timelines by interfacing with internal manufacturing and procurement resources
• Coordinate staff for validation testing of the design, operation, and performance of electrochemical and chemical process systems
• Develop relationships with vendors and provide product specifications to procurement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
• 4 years project management, project engineering, or project planning experience (scope, schedule, cost, quality)
• Ability to adapt, build, refine, or innovate testing tools to meet project needs.
• Ability to think critically with an execution/results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Firsthand experience managing projects in a research or new product development environment
• Process equipment design background
• Strong experience in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office Suite

ElectraSteel currently requires all employees to be immunized against Covid-19; however, an exemption from this requirement may be requested.

Benefits Include:

• 100% company paid employee health, dental and vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Stock options

ElectraSteel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. To apply for the above position, send your resume along with a cover letter to: jobs@electrasteel.com