Job Description
Job Description
Senior Galvanizing Furnace & Thermal Process Engineer, greater Pittsburgh, PA
Our client, a well-established engineering and technology leader in the industrial metals sector is seeking a Senior Galvanizing Furnace & Thermal Process Engineer to support advanced thermal systems used in steel manufacturing, including continuous annealing, galvanizing, and heat treatment lines. This role plays a critical part in process design, system integration, and on-site commissioning of cutting-edge furnace and process equipment. This is a great opportunity for a mechanically driven engineer with strong thermal processing knowledge who enjoys cross-disciplinary collaboration, global project exposure, and the challenge of solving real-world engineering problems at scale.
Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as a subject matter expert on thermal process engineering and system integration for heavy industrial applications.
- Design integrated furnace systems, mechanical machinery, and related controls for industrial steel lines, including functional descriptions and process control logic.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, while reviewing and approving complex technical work.
- Coordinate technical interfaces across disciplines—ensuring design consistency, schedule alignment, code compliance, and safety planning.
- Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams, project managers, customers, consultants, and global stakeholders.
- Support all project phases, including design reviews, procurement input, customer communication, and documentation.
- Provide onsite support during installation, startup, and commissioning—including troubleshooting and optimization.
- Participate in both domestic and international travel to project sites as needed.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related field; equivalent technical experience will be considered.8–10 or more years of engineering experience, with a significant portion in thermal processing or heavy industrial environments.Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with steel fabrications, piping systems, weldments, and structural equipment.Minimum 2 years of experience in a technical leadership or engineering project coordination role.Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with furnace systems, combustion, annealing, quenching, tempering, or galvanizing processes.Familiarity with metallurgy, industrial atmosphere gases, insulation systems, and heat recovery techniques.Exposure to automation and electrical control systems (e.g., PLCs, HMI, SCADA).Proficiency with CAD and engineering design tools (e.g., Autodesk Inventor); knowledge of NFPA, FM, UL, or NEC requirements is a plus.PE license, PMP / CAPM certification, or similar credentials preferred.Additional Information :
Competitive compensation and benefits package available starting day one.Relocation support may be offered based on experience and need.#LI-SH1