Senior Engineer – Electrification Site Applications & Integration

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

4d•$112,710 - $169,060•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. About IDES: Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join us! Job Summary As a Senior Engineer – Electrification Site Applications & Integration, you will develop, integrate, validate, and deploy customer-focused electrification solutions for commercial, industrial, and energy applications. You will translate customer requirements into deployable system solutions by integrating energy storage, charging infrastructure, distributed energy resources, controls, communications, and monitoring systems. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure solutions meet performance, safety, reliability, and operational objectives while supporting projects from concept through commissioning and field deployment.

Requirements

Experience in electrification, energy systems, power systems, charging infrastructure, energy storage, or system integration.
Experience leading technical work on engineering projects involving multiple disciplines.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BESS, microgrids, EV charging systems, renewable integration, or distributed energy resources.
Understanding of utility interconnection, power distribution, and system protection principles.
Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, EMS, EPMS, industrial controls, or communications networks.
Familiarity with commissioning, validation, and field deployment activities.
Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and field teams.

Responsibilities

Develop site electrification solutions including battery energy storage systems (BESS), charging infrastructure, hybrid energy systems, and microgrids.
Translate customer and site requirements into technical specifications, system architectures, equipment selections, and interface definitions.
Lead integration activities across electrical, controls, software, communications, and monitoring systems.
Support system validation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Perform technical analysis and root-cause investigations to resolve complex integration and operational issues.
Collaborate with engineering, product, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and customers to deliver successful site solutions.
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, validation reports, and technical recommendations.
Monitor emerging electrification, energy storage, and site infrastructure technologies and recommend improvements to solution offerings.