Full-Time
Senior Controls Engineer
Updated on 9/3/2026
Electra
51-200 employees
Electrochemical ironmaking for zero-emission steel
Compensation Overview
$100k - $175k/yr
Boulder, CO, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 8 years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition, excluding internships, co-ops, and school projects, is required.
- At least 3 years of experience with programmable logic controller programming, including ladder logic and structured text, is required; Siemens experience is preferred.
- Advanced experience with instrumentation for voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow is required.
- Strong knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical design, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial power distribution is required.
- Proficiency with industrial automation communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, and RS485 is required.
- High-level programming experience in C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, or an equivalent language is required.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control system design principles, instrumentation specification, P&IDs, and ISA/IEC standards is required.
- Experience implementing LOTO procedures, arc-flash boundaries, electrical safe-work practices, and other industrial electrical safety programs is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint is required.
- Design, develop, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for iron-production processes from concept through detailed design, fabrication, commissioning, and handover.
- Own the full lifecycle of control system design, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, instrumentation specifications, electrical schematics, panel layouts, and network architectures.
- Ensure control systems are efficient, reliable, safe, compliant with applicable codes and standards such as NEC, ISA, and IEC, and aligned with site EHS requirements.
- Collaborate with process engineering, mechanical systems, operations, and research and development teams to define system requirements and control strategies.
- Lead integration efforts for new and existing equipment, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA system architecture and control strategies.
- Oversee and perform installation, configuration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing of control systems.
- Conduct system testing, tuning, loop checks, and validation to ensure optimal and stable process performance.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, advanced control, alarm management, and system reliability improvements.
- Program and troubleshoot Siemens S7 PLCs using TIA Portal, Ignition HMI and SCADA, and associated communication networks.
- Develop, maintain, and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical, including control panel designs, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
- Specify and source instrumentation and electrical equipment, including sensors, transmitters, motors, drives, and MCC components, to meet process and project requirements.
- Autonomously lead engineering projects or small multidisciplinary teams, including scheduling, budgeting, technical decision-making, and vendor management.
- Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems, perform root cause analysis, and execute corrective and preventive actions.
- Apply FMEA, PHA, and HAZOP safety analysis methodologies to manage risks.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, test plans, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
- Comply with workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures.
- Proficiency with Siemens S7 using TIA Portal, Ignition, SolidWorks Electrical, and SQL databases is preferred.
- Experience in chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, pilot-plant operations, or continuous or batch process industries is preferred.
- Experience with control panel design per UL 508A, hazardous-area classification, and instrument selection for chemical environments is preferred.
Electra Earth develops a green-steel production method that uses electrochemical refinement to turn iron ore into steel at much lower temperatures than traditional methods. The process lowers heat from about 1,600°C to around 60°C and relies on intermittent renewable energy rather than coal, enabling on-demand production and the use of low-grade ores that are usually treated as waste. The result is ironmaking with zero carbon emissions. The company’s hardware and operations are designed to be flexible, so production can start or stop as needed, and energy costs are reduced by using inexpensive renewable electricity and lower capital and operating expenses. Electra Earth is also exploring co-extraction of green earth minerals from iron-containing ore bodies and waste streams, creating potential additional revenue streams."
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$387.6M
Headquarters
Boulder, Colorado
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- JPMorgan added $30 million venture debt on March 10, 2026.
- Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, Temasek, and Capricorn backed Electra's $186 million 2025 round.
- Jefferson County demo plant targets mid-2026 operations, validating commercial demand.
What critics are saying
- Electra still lacks financing for its first commercial plant, leaving 2029 expansion unfunded.
- 500-ton annual demo output barely matters against 1.4 billion tons of global iron demand.
- If the demo plant underperforms, incumbents will abandon Electra and project finance dies.
What makes Electra unique
- Electra's 60°C electrochemical ironmaking cuts coal and enables renewable-powered operation.
- October 21, 2025 demo plant produces 500 tons yearly from lower-grade ores.
- Nucor, Toyota Tsusho, Interfer, and Meta signed purchase and EAC agreements in 2025.
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↑ 1%JPMorgan backs clean iron startup Electra with $30M in new capital. The new funding will help the startup accelerate progress toward its first commercial facility and scale its overall business. Published March 13, 2026 Dive brief: * Clean iron startup Electra announced Tuesday it has secured $30 million in new capital through a venture debt facility provided by JPMorgan. * The new funding will help Electra accelerate progress toward its first commercial facility and grow its overall business, according to a March 10 release. The company aims to reach commercial scale by the end of 2030. * "This funding gets us one step closer to bringing Electra's clean iron to market," Electra's Chief Financial Officer James Rutland said in the release. "JPMorgan's financing demonstrates confidence in our business, technology and growth prospects. As a team, we're strongly positioned to scale and meet the growing demand for Electra's clean iron." Dive insight: JPMorgan's financing comes after Electra completed a series of successful funding rounds and secured investments last year. In October, Electra secured a $50 million grant from the Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Prior to this, Electra received an $8 million Colorado clean industry tax credit in May and closed a $186 million funding round in April, led by sustainable investment firm Capricorn Investment Group and Singapore-based investment firm Temasek. The green ironmaker also unveiled a 130,000 square foot demonstration facility in Jefferson County, Colorado, in October that it said would be supported by the Breakthrough Energy Ventures grant. The facility is expected to be operational later this year and will be able to produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron using the company's technology annually. At the same time, Electra announced it had secured advance purchase agreements for its iron product from U.S. steelmaker Nucor and steel trader Toyota Tsusho and signed its first environmental attribute credit agreement with Meta. The startup, founded in 2020, uses a low-temperature process that dissolves iron ore in an acidic solution before running electricity through the solution, according to the company's website. The low-temperature method allows its technology to be compatible with intermittent renewable energy resources, like wind and solar, and used in electric arc furnaces. JPMorgan Commercial Banking Head of Climate Tech Robert Keepers said in the release that Electra's clean iron technology is well positioned for commercialization, and the bank looks forward to "working with Electra as they continue to scale their business and help accelerate the adoption of clean materials."
Electra, a clean iron technology company, has secured a $30 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to advance towards its first commercial facility. The financing follows significant 2025 funding, including a $186 million Series B round, a $50 million Breakthrough Energy Catalyst award and Colorado's $8 million clean industry tax credit. The Boulder-based company uses electrowinning methods to convert iron ores into high-purity iron through chemistry and electricity. Electra has secured advanced purchase orders with steel industry leaders including Nucor, Toyota Tsusho and INTERFER Edelstahl Group, and announced its first Environmental Attribute Credit agreement with Meta. The company aims to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade with its modular, low-temperature system designed for flexibility and cost-efficient deployment.
Electra Secures $30M in New Capital to Accelerate Commercial Production. Electra Secures $30M in New Capital to Accelerate Commercial Production Electra Secures $30M in New Capital to Accelerate Commercial Production Venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan will support Electra's scale-up as the company prepares its first commercial clean iron facility. BOULDER, Colo., March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Electra, a clean iron technology company, today announced a $30 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan. This new capital will be used for planning and preparation as Electra advances toward its first commercial facility. "This funding gets us one step closer to bringing Electra's clean iron to market, and we're extremely pleased to have the world's leading banking institution stand behind us as we scale," said James Rutland, Electra's Chief Financial Officer. "J.P. Morgan's financing demonstrates confidence in our business, technology and growth prospects. As a team, we're strongly positioned to scale and meet the growing demand for Electra's clean iron." The $30M venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan comes on the heels of significant 2025 funding, including a $186 million Series B funding round, a $50 million Breakthrough Energy Catalyst award, and Colorado's inaugural $8 million clean industry tax credit. Last October, Electra also unveiled its new demonstration facility; secured advanced purchase orders with steel industry leaders including Nucor, Toyota Tsusho and INTERFER Edelstahl Group; and announced its first Environmental Attribute Credit (EAC) agreement with Meta. With a diversified capital base and a $30M venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan, Electra has the capital strength needed to scale effectively and reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. "We are proud to provide financing to support Electra's next stage of growth," said Robert Keepers, head of Climate Tech, J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking. "Their clean iron technology is well-positioned for commercialization. We look forward to working with Electra as they continue to scale their business and help accelerate the adoption of clean materials." Built on electrowinning methods long proven in the mining and metals industries, Electra's clean iron technology converts a wide range of iron ores into high-purity iron. Its modular system design enables rapid, phased expansion, helping reduce upfront capital costs and speed time to market. About Electra: Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough clean iron technology that uses chemistry and electricity to convert a broad range of ores into 99% pure iron for high-grade steel, batteries, and advanced applications. Its modular, low temperature system is engineered for flexibility and cost-efficient deployment. Electra is backed by global investors and industry leaders including Baruch Future Ventures, BHP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Builders Vision, Capricorn Investment Group, Climate Pledge Fund, Collaborative Fund, Earth Venture Capital, Hancock Iron Ore, INTERFER Edelstahl Group, LowerCarbon Capital, Nucor, Rio Tinto, S2G Investments, Temasek, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Valor, and Yamato. To learn more, visit electra.earth and follow Electra on LinkedIn. Media Contact: Email: [email protected]
Clean iron producer Electra announced a series of new agreements, including purchase deals with several global steel companies to help reduce the carbon footprint of their products, and an Environmental Attribute Credit (EAC) agreement with Meta to help address the social media and communications giant’s supply chain emissions. Founded in 2020, Colorado-based Electra has developed […]
Electra has secured up to €433 million through a new green loan to further accelerate the deployment of its infrastructure. Since its inception, the ultra-fast charging operator has surpassed €1 billion in funds raised.