Power Systems Project Engineer

Riggs Cat • Little Rock, AR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Power Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting our power systems initiatives and to achieve overall Riggs and CAT growth targets. This position will provide comprehensive oversight of specific power systems projects from beginning to end to ensure customer satisfaction along the timeline.

Requirements

• 5 Years of project management or engineering/engine related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar technical degree (education may be waived due to on the job experience)
• Strong understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, manufacturing, supply chain, service, customer service, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development
• Advanced communication skills - including strong written and verbal
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn
• Strong electrical and mechanic aptitude.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Technical knowledge of diesel engine, electrical power generation, power distribution including engine generator sets, system integration design, assembly, installation, commissioning, operation, repair, paralleling switchgear and transfer switches, fuel systems, exhaust systems, enclosures and ancillary equipment.
• Electrical power, electrician, generator, or reciprocating engine experience is a must
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprints.
• Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Proficient in the use of a computer and related software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to assess customer needs and evaluate customer satisfaction.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrable experience leveraging external and internal relationships and networks.
• Experience to lead groups/ people and work well with various leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Order all Caterpillar and non-Cat materials and equipment from suppliers, ensuring a timely release and delivery
• Manage the start-up procedures and documentation with contractors, engineers, customers, owners, utility companies, sales staff, and service technicians
• Create and develop submittals for customer approval prior to manufacturing of components and production
• Reviews and champions on-going production progress, on a segment by segment basis, for accuracy and quality regarding production work order and customer requirements
• Tracks project costs throughout the life of the project to ensure budgets are met, and upon completion produces a Project Cost Summary
• Coordinates meetings throughout the life of the project (including project kick-off and pre & post production meetings)
• Sources, purchases, and expedites all components and accessories within the forecasted budgets
• Manage relationships with internal Riggs team, engineering firms, suppliers, contractors, and compliance to establish project scope, budget, design specifications, timelines, and implementation procedures
• Ensures project quality is consistent with design specifications; observing project construction activity when necessary; responding to system implementation problems; negotiating with retail operations, cross functional teams, and systems groups to translate program obligations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior