Gerdau

Capital Projects Engineer - Electrical

Cartersville, GA

About This Job

LOCATION:

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Posted on Jun 19, 2025

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Cartersville, Georgia, United States

AREA:

Engineering

WE HAVE

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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.

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

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An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.

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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

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Competitve salary and annual bonus

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Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire

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Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)

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100% Matching 401K up to 6%

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Life/Accidental Life Insurance

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Paid Parental Leave

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Health Advocate Services

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Employee Assistance Program

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Tuition Reimbursement Program

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Career Path System and Professional Training

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An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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BS Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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Project Management Professional certification preferred

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Must have a minimum of 5 years experience leading capital electrical projects involving power systems

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AutoCAD experience is required

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Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably SAP

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Contractor Management

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Interpersonal and presentation skills

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Self-Motivated

YOUR PURPOSE

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.

As a Captial Projects Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire project lifecycle, including:

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Project Planning & Development: Conduct feasibility studies, develop technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage project budgets and schedules.

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Project Execution: Oversee the work of contractors, ensuring adherence to safety standards, performance metrics, and budgetary constraints.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various departments to minimize disruption to production and ensure smooth project implementation.

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Change Management: Effectively manage project scope changes and implement necessary adjustments.

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Documentation & Closure: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure timely project closure.

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