Senior Automation Engineer
Company: Rocky Mountain Steel
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Automation & Electrical
Engineer Location: Pueblo, CO (Relocation Assistance Available)
Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is looking for a Senior Automation &
Electrical Engineer to join our Pueblo plant. In this role, you’ll
help drive safe, reliable, and efficient steel production by
improving electrical and automation systems across our highly
automated manufacturing operations. You’ll work closely with
production, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot
issues, improve performance, and implement smart automation
solutions that increase uptime, product quality, and energy
efficiency. What You’ll Do Support automation and electrical
systems across steelmaking, casting, rolling mills, and reheat
furnaces Troubleshoot, modify, and improve PLC and HMI systems
(primarily Rockwell Automation) Design, commission, and support
AC/DC drives, soft starters, and motor control systems Optimize
combustion and process control systems to improve safety, quality,
and throughput Develop control system documentation and performance
metrics Provide ongoing maintenance and on-call support as needed
What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic,
Mechanical, or Automation Engineering 4–7 years of experience in
electrical and automation engineering Experience in heavy
industrial or manufacturing environments (steel industry preferred)
Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, medium- and low-voltage drives, and
motor control systems Ability to read electrical and mechanical
schematics and troubleshoot complex systems Comfortable working in
a fast-paced, industrial plant environment Work Environment This
role is based in a manufacturing facility and involves exposure to
industrial equipment, electrical systems, and high-heat processes.
Safety is a top priority, and all employees are expected to follow
safe work practices.
Keywords: Rocky Mountain Steel, Arvada , Senior Automation Engineer, Engineering , Pueblo, Colorado
