Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Caterpillar Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The System Engineer provides and coordinates the contractual required core engine, mechanical engineering drawings and documentation for complete scope of supply for all electric power and oil & gas orders managed from Houston. Beyond the engineering functions, this position is to provide order execution and presales support as required primary for Caterpillar gas engine projects, to ensure we only commit to orders that are within the Caterpillar Motoren capability.

Requirements

Extensive technical knowledge of the electric power and oil & gas medium speed engine business and related engineering and their ancillary systems.
Degree in Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) (University of Applied Sciences/Technical University), Mechanical Engineering specializing in Thermal and Mechanical Process Engineering or equivalent qualifications with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience in this field with prior technical experience and related knowledge of engine and ancillary system designs and applications.
Analytical Thinking: 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.
Effective Communications: 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.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide mechanical system definition and calculation by 2D schematic drawings (engine arrangement, cooling system, fuel oil system, lubrication system, exhaust gas system, starting air system & Combined Cycle“ etc. by AutoCAD and various calculations (heat balance, alignment, back pressure, ventilation volume, fuel/lube oil consumption etc.) for engine and A&I design primary in North America for the electric power and oil & gas segment to ensure that all technical and engineering issues are executed according to contractual requirements and presales needs.
Technical support to ensure consortium and ancillary equipment meet all design and interface requirements.
Work closely with the engineering manager/senior mechanical engineer to leverage a common regional approach to engineering issues and designs.
Promote cost effective designs
Utilize common engineering designs wherever possible to save engineering time and improve efficiency and quality.
Ensure technical specifications for such goods are complete