Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Caterpillar Inc.•Houston, TX

4d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer provides and coordinates 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 GCM34 projects, to ensure we only commit to orders that are within the Caterpillar Motoren capability. This position requires extensive technical knowledge of the electric power and oil & gas onshore/offshore medium speed engine business and related engineering. The successful candidate will have 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in electric power and oil & gas onshore/offshore medium speed engine business
Prior technical experience and related knowledge of engine and ancillary system designs and applications
Must be able to work within a team environment with strong interpersonal skills to engage team members
Must be able to engage with customers in a professional and competent manner for technical and sale support issues
Maintain positive working relationships with the KEC, CMTS as required to ensure the development of the Electric Power business
Ability to effectively communicate work-related information, both orally and in writing, to a diverse employee population, including individuals for whom English may not be their primary language
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

Nice To Haves

Extensive technical knowledge of the electric power and oil & gas onshore/offshore medium speed engine business and related engineering

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 pre-sales needs
Ensure that all technical and engineering issues are executed according to contractual requirements and pre-sales needs
Take 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 completed