Associate Design Engineer, CAD – Electric Power

Caterpillar Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

3d•$81,370 - $122,060•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! Join Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division in Alpharetta, GA as part of a rapidly expanding team designing power solutions that keep critical infrastructure running. In this role, you will execute engineering designs for electrical, communication, switchgear, control panel, and automation schematics supporting real-world applications like data centers, healthcare, and emergency power systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with switchgear and control technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a strong entry point to grow your career in power systems and advanced controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience alongside demonstrated experience applying engineering concepts in design, CAD, or related technical work.
Effective Communications: Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Clearly communicate design intent, updates, and issues to engineering and cross-functional teams
Incorporate feedback into work and adapt communication style based on audience
Prepare basic technical documentation and support project deliverables
Technical Excellence: Basic understanding and knowledge of various design software and application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions for CAD implementation challenges.
Apply structured problem-solving to support CAD design and implementation challenges
Continuously build knowledge of CAD tools, electrical design, and switchgear systems
Take ownership of assigned tasks and proactively support technical execution
Data Gathering & Analysis: Basic understanding and knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Collect and validate design inputs, markups, and requirements from engineering teams
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure consistency across drawings and BOMs
Use data to support design decisions and continuous improvement efforts
Analytical Thinking: Basic understanding and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Identify issues in drawings or designs and support root cause analysis
Apply engineering fundamentals to evaluate options and recommend solutions
Learn and apply tools or systems used to support design and analysis work
Proficiency in CAD software, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Autodesk Vault
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Working knowledge of computer-aided design and engineering principles, including 2D drafting

Nice To Haves

Experience using 3D CAD software for modeling and design
Familiarity with AutoCAD LISP (or similar scripting languages) to support design automation

Responsibilities

Create electrical, communication, switchgear, control panel, and automation schematics using CAD tools
Modify and maintain CAD templates to support project requirements and standardization
Apply design updates and implement engineering markups into final drawing packages
Partner with Power Systems Engineers to translate design intent into accurate schematics
Support ongoing design changes by updating drawings and ensuring documentation accuracy