POWER SYSTEMS DIVISION (PSD) APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

Carter Machinery

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring an Applications Engineer for our Power Systems Division (PSD). The PSD Applications Engineer is responsible for assisting consulting engineers, contractors, and end-users in the design of power plants that result in the sale of Caterpillar power generation products. This position will assist consulting engineers and contractors with project designs and specifications for Caterpillar standby power systems applications. This includes both mechanical and electrical aspects of a reciprocating engine power plant. In addition, they will use Caterpillar sizing programs as necessary to assist consulting engineers with their designs.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in electrical power systems required.
Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing deadlines.
Able to train new Engineers effectively.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to perform calculations for sizing or circuit breakers, wires, and disconnects.
Able to prepare and read drawings to be used in construction and equipment installation.
Able to write and modify specifications; read and interpret contract documents.
Excellent driving record.
Able to travel to various sites.
Proven ability to understand, interpret and meet complex customer needs through the preparation of proposal and other documentation.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting consulting engineers, contractors, and end-users in the design of power plants that result in the sale of Caterpillar power generation products.
Assisting consulting engineers and contractors with project designs and specifications for Caterpillar standby power systems applications, including both mechanical and electrical aspects of a reciprocating engine power plant.
Using Caterpillar sizing programs as necessary to assist consulting engineers with their designs.
Perform calculations for sizing or circuit breakers, wires, and disconnects.
Prepare and read drawings to be used in construction and equipment installation.
Write and modify specifications; read and interpret contract documents.
Understand, interpret and meet complex customer needs through the preparation of proposal and other documentation.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Additional duties may be assigned.