Plant Project Engineer - Electrical

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

13d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Project Engineer - Electrical in Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, Indiana, you will provide technical expertise, leadership, and guidance for the economical design, construction, installation, and maintenance of assigned service systems, facilities, equipment, and large-scope Plant Engineering projects. You will serve as the primary Caterpillar Lafayette contact for internal process partners, contractors, and suppliers, and provide technical support for plant systems and manufacturing equipment. The role also supports connecting production machinery and equipment to factory networks for Industry 4.0 analytics, and provides leadership to facilities engineers and contract engineering firms. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a similar field experience. Relocation assistance is available, travel is expected to be less than 5%, and sponsorship is not available. The listed salary range is $112,710 to $169,060. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field experience.
Working knowledge of collaborative techniques and the ability to work constructively with varied individuals and groups.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts and techniques, with the ability to convey, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs.
Working knowledge of plant facilities management processes and the ability to manage and maintain physical facilities and infrastructure.
Working knowledge of problem-solving approaches and tools, with the ability to apply them to diverse situations.
Working knowledge of project management strategies and the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and resources.
Working knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches and the ability to recognize and resolve technical issues.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
At least 2 years of experience as a Facility Engineer or Plant Engineering Supervisor.
Experience with AutoCAD electrical drawings and schematics.
Experience troubleshooting and modifying service systems, such as electrical power components for substations, lighting systems, heat-treat equipment, machine-tool electrical equipment, material handling systems, filtration systems, paint systems, and water, gas, steam, air, heating, and ventilation utilities.
Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures, as well as prior experience in a particular discipline.
Familiarity with company policies and procedures and a strong department background.
Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Ability to communicate and basic knowledge of functions performed by skilled-trades personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide facilities and production machinery and equipment design information; review and approve proposals; and serve as the primary Caterpillar Lafayette contact for Operations, contractors, and suppliers.
Maintain electrical standards and specifications, recommend changes to resolve design and construction problems, and prepare periodic project progress reports.
Estimate equipment, material, and installation costs to assess alternatives and return on investment.
Approve drawings, specify equipment, and prepare purchase requisitions.
Supervise outside contractors performing electrical projects, including new capital introductions, equipment or technology upgrades, and major repairs, ensuring work is completed safely.
Troubleshoot and investigate causes of failures, inefficiency, and needs for equipment or system repair or improvement.
Resolve system design problems with a focus on economical and efficient solutions; recommend equipment purchases and keep up to date on technical advances in the design field.
Provide technical support for conveyors, cranes, building controls, and manufacturing equipment.
Facilitate connections between production machinery and equipment and factory networks to enable Industry 4.0 analytics.
Create technical specifications and functional requirements for facilities-related projects.
Provide leadership to other facilities engineers and direct the work of contract engineering firms.