EAF / Melt Shop Process Engineer - EPCM Engineering Firm

EAF / Melt Shop Process Engineer Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Office) (project-based travel in US required)

Compensation

Competitive base + bonus + perks (company-covered housing, rental car, per diem, and generous PTO) Are you the go-to expert for tap-to-tap optimization, yield improvement, or electrode regulation? We’re looking for a hands-on Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) professional to support major steel projects across North America. As a subject-matter expert, you’ll partner with mill teams to improve furnace performance — optimizing charge mix, energy input, and slag/refractory practice while supporting upgrades, startups, and modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize EAF process performance (energy input, tap-to-tap time, yield, etc.) Advise on best practices for charge mix, scrap optimization, and oxygen/burner injection Support upgrades, commissioning, and feasibility studies for new EAF installations Collaborate with plant operations teams to solve production challenges and improve uptime Provide technical input on refractory, slag, and electrode management Support digital modeling, data analysis, and simulation projects as needed Key Qualifications 5+ years in EAF operations, process engineering, and/or metallurgical roles Strong hands-on experience with EAF optimization and process improvement Exposure to commissioning, upgrades, or EPCM consulting preferred Excellent communication skills and ability to work client-facing