Full-Time
Civil Design Engineer
Civil
Mesabi Metallics
51-200 employees
Produces DR-grade pellets for EAF steel.
Compensation Overview
$120k - $150k/yr
Nashwauk, MN, USA
Remote
Daily field work is required throughout the year, including exposure to rain, snow, cold, and heat.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- The candidate must have 7 to 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering within the steel, mining, or mineral processing industry.
- The candidate must have strong experience in iron ore mining projects, beneficiation, pelletization, and downstream iron and steel making.
- The candidate must be proficient in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, and project management tools.
- The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of civil construction methods, materials, and standards.
- The candidate must have experience with the project lifecycle from conceptual design to commissioning.
- The candidate must be familiar with United States regulations, codes, and standards, including OSHA, EPA, ACI, and ASTM.
- The candidate must have excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic project environment.
- The candidate must have PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- The candidate must have experience with environmental and sustainability practices in mining and steel projects.
- The candidate must have knowledge of soil mechanics, geotechnical investigations, and foundation engineering.
- The candidate must have experience with 3D modeling and building information modeling software.
- The candidate must have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- The candidate must have experience with contract negotiation and vendor management.
- The candidate must have a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Lead and manage civil engineering activities for projects related to iron ore mining, beneficiation, pelletization, and downstream iron and steel making.
- Develop and review detailed civil engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for foundations, structures, roads, drainage systems, and other related infrastructure.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, and environmental engineers to ensure integrated project execution.
- Prepare and review project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
- Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues.
- Prepare project documentation including progress reports, technical reports, and as-built drawings.
- Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
- Implement best practices for project management, cost control, and quality assurance.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Mesabi Metallics is building a large-scale iron ore mining and processing plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota, to produce Direct-Reduction (DR) grade iron ore pellets for the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel market. The plant aims to produce 7 million metric tons per year of high-iron, low-impurity DR-grade pellets, enabling domestic supply of feedstock for green steel production and reducing dependence on imported iron ore. The operation uses taconite ore beneficiation and direct-reduced iron processes in a modern pellet plant, serving the EAF segment that prefers energy-efficient, scrap-based steelmaking. The project, led by CEO Joe Broking and COO Larry Sutherland and financed by Essar Group, represents a major private investment in Minnesota and is intended to advance the region’s industrial development, support US steel supply chain security, and align with decarbonization goals through increased use of DR-grade pellets and potential green-steel pathways.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$670M
Headquarters
Minnesota
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MPCA issued water and air permits in February and March 2026, clearing operations.
- Mesabi launched Patriot Pellet and hiring in August 2026, signaling imminent commercial ramp.
- June 2026 financing from TMCR, Macquarie, Breakwall, and EXIM supports completion and expansion.
What critics are saying
- Cleveland-Cliffs petitioned the Minnesota Supreme Court on January 6, 2026, over leases.
- Any Kentucky DRI detour needs fresh permitting, risking a 2027 delay and capital dilution.
- If startup slips again, Mesabi’s project history and debt-heavy structure threaten insolvency.
What makes Mesabi Metallics unique
- Nashwauk’s 2026 startup creates America’s first new DR-grade pellet mine in decades.
- Patriot Pellet targets ultra-low-impurity feedstock for EAF steelmakers, not commodity blast-furnace ore.
- Essar built Mesabi around domestic mining, with Minnesota permits and on-site processing control.
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Mesabi Metallics evaluating downstream opportunities. * By LEE BLOOMQUIST FOR MESABI TRIBUNE * Aug 13, 2026 * 0 As it nears pellet production on Minnesota's Iron Range, Mesabi Metallics is also exploring potential locations for a direct-reduced iron plant and steelmaking mini mill, perhaps outside Minnesota. "We are continually evaluating opportunities to go downstream," Joe Broking, Mesabi Metallics president and chief executive officer said. "One of the sites we are considering is in Kentucky. We are also looking at Minnesota. We are in no position to make a decision. We want to grow, but we want to do it in a responsible way." According to a Fastmarkets report, a consulting firm working on behalf of Mesabi Metallics has informed the Kentucky Division of Air Quality Permit Review Branch of a proposal "to construct and operate a new direct-reduced iron and scrap-to-steel manufacturing facility in Paducah, Kentucky." According to a permit application, the company would intend to produce about five million short tons of direct-reduced iron per year alongside a scrap-to-steel plant that would produce about seven million short tons of coiled steel annually, according to the report. Broking emphasized the company is looking at a number of potential locations and nothing has yet been decided. "There are multiple sites we are looking at," Broking said. The possibility of building a value-added iron plant and steelmaking facility in another state - or in Minnesota - comes as Mesabi Metallics heads toward completion of its $2.5 billion DR-grade iron ore pellet production facility near Nashwauk. Mesabi Metallics had earlier talked about building direct-reduced iron making and steelmaking facilities at Nashwauk. But company officials say construction of DRI and steelmaking making facilities at Nashwauk were not included in its most recent permit amendment in Minnesota. To build a DRI and/or steelmaking facility at Nashwauk would require Mesabi Metallics to again amend permits to put those units back into permitting, according to company officials. In addition, a full-blown Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) would be required to build the facilities in Minnesota, unlike other states, company officials say. The timetable to complete an EIS and receive permitting in Minnesota, would hold potential to delay construction timetables, according to company officials. If the company were to construct a direct-reduced iron making facility and mini mill outside Minnesota, the DR-grade pellets produced at its Nashwauk plant would feed the facility, Broking said. The pellets produced at Nashwauk will be the highest quality DR-grade pellets produced in the world, he said. From 1,700 to 1,900 contractors are working to complete the project, Broking said. The company's fleet of gigantic 400-ton haul trucks are in use, hauling material to build roads and berms. Processing equipment is expected to ramp up soon. "We expect to have a concentrator line running in August and continually producing concentrate on one mill line," Broking said. "Mill lines two and three are expected to begin running in September." Construction work is moving ahead on the pellet plant with a goal of producing the first pellets in September, Broking said. Construction activity is humming across the entire site with 25 cranes currently at work at the north end of the project where the pellet plant is being completed. Three blasts in the mine have taken place, he said. The facility's one primary crusher has been test run, but not yet run with feed. A massive hiring push is underway, Broking said. The company has received well over 2,000 applications with additional applications still coming in, he said. "These are going to be the highest paying jobs on the Range," Broking said. "It's something Mesabi Tribune is proud of along with the culture Mesabi Tribune want to build." The company recently offered jobs in the mining portion of the project to 40 applicants, he said. As of Tuesday, 37 of the 40 applicants had accepted, he said. When complete, Mesabi Metallics will be the first new pellet plant built on the Iron Range in about 50 years. At capacity it will produce about seven million tons of DR-grade pellets per year and employ about 350. With a higher iron content and lower silica content than traditional iron ore pellets, DR-grade pellets are used to make feed such as hot-briquetted iron to help make steel from mini mill electric arc furnaces. Scrap is also mixed with the higher-added iron in electric arc furnaces to produce the liquid used to make steel. (0 Ratings) Load comments
Minnesota's Mesabi Metallics aims to revolutionize steel production with green practices. Key points. * Mesabi Metallics is set to become Minnesota's first new iron ore mine in 50 years. * The facility aims to produce low-carbon steel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. * Experts believe the global market for direct reduction-grade pellets could quadruple by 2034. * The project faces competition but has a vision for sustainable steelmaking in the region. Mesabi Metallics is preparing to launch Minnesota's first new iron ore mine in half a century, marking a significant development in the region's mining history. Located on the Iron Range, the project represents a $2.5 billion investment by the Essar Group, aimed at producing iron pellets with a focus on sustainability and low-carbon steel production. Currently, the construction site is extensive, with operations expected to start by fall 2026, following the recent completion of initial blasts to extract iron ore. This facility will have a capacity of up to 7 million tons of direct reduction-grade (DR-grade) pellets annually, which are essential for creating lower-emission steel. The global steel industry is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, accounting for a significant 9% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Mesabi Metallics is positioning itself to lead the charge towards cleaner iron production, with CEO Joe Broking stating that the mine could be the cleanest in North America, if not the world. This goal aligns with global trends towards sustainable manufacturing practices, as the demand for DR-grade pellets is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. Despite the promise of the Mesabi Metallics project, the Iron Range will face competition from established players like Cleveland-Cliffs and U.S. Steel, who are also investing in low-carbon technologies. These developments suggest a competitive landscape for sourcing iron ore for steelmaking, but Mesabi Metallics is optimistic about its unique value proposition and commitment to sustainability. However, local experts voice concerns about whether this revitalization of the mining industry will reverse the long-standing demographic decline in the region. While the potential for green jobs and economic growth is evident, the region may need broader strategies to fully capitalize on the future of green steel products. Broking acknowledges the long-term vision for expanded operations at the site but emphasizes that concrete investment decisions will be made cautiously. As the facility gears up for production, the collective efforts of stakeholders will be crucial in determining Minnesota's role in the evolving green steel landscape. July 28, 2026 at 03:40 PM Nashwauk, United States
Mesabi Metallics launches "Patriot Pellet" * 5 hrs ago * 0 Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics) announced the launch of Patriot Pellet, its flagship brand for the highest-quality, direct reduction-grade (DR-grade) iron ore pellets produced in the United States. The launch comes over Independence Day weekend, marking the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For over 125 years, American workers on the Iron Range mined the ore that was used to forge the steel that built America. From the skyscrapers of American cities to the tanks and planes that won World War II, domestically mined iron ore from Northeastern Minnesota has been the backbone of the United States' industrial dominance. With the launch of Patriot Pellet, and the planned opening of the first new iron mine and pellet plant in 50 years, Mesabi Metallics is recognizing the history of domestically mined iron, while committing to support the next generation of American steelmaking. "The Minnesota Iron Range contains approximately 40 billion tonnes of available iron ore resources," said Joe Broking, President and CEO of Mesabi Metallics. "The Minnesota Iron Range has waited for 50 years to see investments being made on the scale of Mesabi Metallics, there is significant opportunity for American steelmakers to source their iron ore domestically." Patriot Pellet represents the premium tier of Mesabi Metallics' pellet production: ultra-high purity, DR-grade material engineered to service America's rapidly growing direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (EAF)-based steel industry. Mined and processed entirely in the United States, Patriot Pellet reflects a multigenerational investment in the Iron Range's future. With the development of Patriot Pellet, Mesabi Metallics is ensuring that the next generation of American steelmaking will not remain reliant on foreign sources of iron ore. "Miners on the Iron Range built America," continued Broking. "As the American steel industry continues to evolve and expand, Patriot Pellet is our commitment to ensuring the best American steel will always have the highest quality American iron behind it." What sets Patriot Pellet apart: * Uncompromising DR-grade purity - utilizing high-quality iron ore from the Mesabi iron range, Patriot Pellet is engineered for premium performance in Direct Reduction Iron processing plants that serve as a feedstock for DRI and EAF based steelmaking * 100% domestic production - mined and processed entirely at Mesabi Metallics' Nashwauk, Minnesota facility, Patriot Pellet supports 350 high-quality, family sustaining domestic jobs * High-grade merchant pellets, available to the U.S. market with operations expected to start in August 2026 * A durable, long-term supply chain - with decades of iron ore availability, Patriot Pellet is positioned to support the long-term growth of America's EAF steelmaking industry About Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, an Essar Group company, is developing a state-of-the-art DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Upon completion, the project will represent an approximately $2.5 billion investment and become the first new iron ore mine and pellet plant developed in Minnesota in nearly fifty years. Mesabi is expected to produce some of the highest-grade DR pellets in the world, providing a secure domestic supply of critical raw materials needed to support America's steel industry, infrastructure buildout, shipbuilding, defense industrial base and broader manufacturing resurgence. Mesabi Metallics is the cornerstone of a broader strategy to re-shore critical steel supply chains and industrial production back to the United States. (0 Ratings) Load comments Newsletters.
Mesabi Metallics launches "Patriot Pellet" - America's premium dr-grade iron ore, mined at first new American mine and pellet plant in 50 years. Announced on the United States' 250th Anniversary Celebration, the pellet demonstrates a commitment to the future of American-made iron and steel [NASHWAUK, MN] - Mesabi Metallics Company LLC (Mesabi Metallics) today announced the launch of Patriot Pellet, its flagship brand for the highest-quality, direct reduction-grade (DR-grade) iron ore pellets produced in the United States. The launch comes over Independence Day weekend, marking the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For over 125 years, American workers on the Iron Range mined the ore that was used to forge the steel that built America. From the skyscrapers of American cities to the tanks and planes that won World War II, domestically mined iron ore from Northeastern Minnesota has been the backbone of the United States' industrial dominance. With the launch of Patriot Pellet, and the planned opening of the first new iron mine and pellet plant in 50 years, Mesabi Metallics is recognizing the history of domestically mined iron, while committing to support the next generation of American steelmaking. "The Minnesota Iron Range contains approximately 40 billion tonnes of available iron ore resources," said Joe Broking, President and CEO of Mesabi Metallics. "The Minnesota Iron Range has waited for 50 years to see investments being made on the scale of Mesabi Metallics, there is significant opportunity for American steelmakers to source their iron ore domestically." Patriot Pellet represents the premium tier of Mesabi Metallics' pellet production: ultra-high purity, DR-grade material engineered to service America's rapidly growing direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (EAF)-based steel industry. Mined and processed entirely in the United States, Patriot Pellet reflects a multigenerational investment in the Iron Range's future. With the development of Patriot Pellet, Mesabi Metallics is ensuring that the next generation of American steelmaking will not remain reliant on foreign sources of iron ore. "Miners on the Iron Range built America," continued Broking. "As the American steel industry continues to evolve and expand, Patriot Pellet is our commitment to ensuring the best American steel will always have the highest quality American iron behind it." What sets the Patriot Pellet apart: * Uncompromising DR-grade purity - utilizing high-quality iron ore from the Mesabi iron range, Patriot Pellet is engineered for premium performance in Direct Reduction Iron processing plants that serve as a feedstock for DRI and EAF based steelmaking * 100% domestic production - mined and processed entirely at Mesabi Metallics' Nashwauk, Minnesota facility, Patriot Pellet supports 350 high-quality, family sustaining domestic jobs * High-grade merchant pellets, available to the U.S. market with operations expected to start in August 2026 * A durable, long-term supply chain - with decades of iron ore availability, Patriot Pellet is positioned to support the long-term growth of America's EAF steelmaking industry About Mesabi Metallics Company LLC Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, an Essar Group company, is developing a state-of-the-art DR-grade iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota. Upon completion, the project will represent an approximately $2.5 billion investment and become the first new iron ore mine and pellet plant developed in Minnesota in nearly fifty years. Mesabi is expected to produce some of the highest-grade DR pellets in the world, providing a secure domestic supply of critical raw materials needed to support America's steel industry, infrastructure buildout, shipbuilding, defense industrial base and broader manufacturing resurgence. Mesabi Metallics is the cornerstone of a broader strategy to re-shore critical steel supply chains and industrial production back to the United States.