Principal Facilities Electrical Engineer

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets. Job Summary The individual awarded this position will perform as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at Solar Turbines Kearny Mesa (KM) campus in San Diego, CA. This position manages electrical projects related to KM facility improvements, modifications, or surveys. This includes preparing all estimates related to engineering drawings and specifications for work that is part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope. This Electrical Engineering position will evaluate our site electrical infrastructure needs and will prepare long-term cost and usage studies. This Electrical Engineer will perform all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with internal customers, KM Maintenance, construction personnel, and outside contractors. This includes managing capital budgets, contractor PO’s and invoicing, and contractor safety.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems OR 10+ year in Electrical Power Systems within a facilities maintenance / manufacturing, or Oil & Gas capacity.
High energy level and sense of urgency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good business / technical judgment.
Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications ( Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Electrical Certifications
Certified Power Systems Engineer (PSE)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Responsibilities

Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs
Troubleshoot Electrical Equipment and Control Circuits
Manage high and low voltage single line drawings for buildings and facility
Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs for all switch gear and battery backup systems.
Perform electrical analysis, equipment protection, cable and electrical equipment selection.