Power Systems Division (Psd) Applications Engineer

Carter Machinery Careers•Elkridge, MD

10d

About The Position

The PSD Applications Engineer assists consulting engineers, contractors, and end-users in designing power plants that support sales of Caterpillar power generation products. The role helps consulting engineers and contractors develop project designs and specifications for Caterpillar standby power system applications, including mechanical and electrical aspects of reciprocating engine power plants. The engineer uses Caterpillar sizing programs as needed to support customer designs. The position requires strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer-service skills. The engineer prepares and reads drawings for construction and equipment installation, writes and modifies specifications, interprets contract documents, and performs sizing calculations for circuit breakers, wires, and disconnects. The role may involve travel to various sites and training new engineers.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in electrical power systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing deadlines.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to perform calculations for sizing circuit breakers, wires, and disconnects.
Ability to prepare and read drawings for construction and equipment installation.
Ability to write and modify specifications and read and interpret contract documents.
Excellent driving record.
Ability to travel to various sites.
Proven ability to understand, interpret, and meet complex customer needs through proposals and other documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Assist consulting engineers, contractors, and end-users with power plant designs that result in sales of Caterpillar power generation products.
Support project designs and specifications for Caterpillar standby power systems, including mechanical and electrical aspects of reciprocating engine power plants.
Use Caterpillar sizing programs to support consulting engineers’ designs.
Perform sizing calculations for circuit breakers, wires, and disconnects.
Prepare and read drawings for construction and equipment installation.
Write and modify specifications and read and interpret contract documents.
Prepare proposals and other documentation to understand, interpret, and meet complex customer needs.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Train new engineers effectively.
Travel to various sites.
Uphold the company’s Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.