Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Facilities Mechanical Engineer to join our corporate Global Facilities Planning team. This role offers the unique opportunity to be a subject matter expert with deep technical skills and lead the planning, design, and construction of major capital projects across North America and around the world. From advanced manufacturing facilities and distribution centers to innovative office environments, you will play a critical role in delivering projects that directly support Caterpillar's global business strategy. As a trusted advisor and technical expert, you will work alongside senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and industry partners to solve complex challenges, implement innovative facility solutions, and help define the future workplace and manufacturing environments of Caterpillar. This position can be based in Peoria, Illinois or Dallas, Texas and offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of domestic and international projects.
Requirements
- Expert-level mechanical engineering experience for corporate office and industrial facilities projects.
- Expert-level project management experience delivering complex facilities projects.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results without direct authority.
- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
- Experience negotiating construction contracts and developing supplier relationships.
- Background leading projects in manufacturing, industrial, commercial, institutional, or large corporate environments.
- Experience collaborating across diverse teams and cultures.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project or Planner.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant facilities engineering, construction, or project management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a consulting engineer designing corporate office and industrial facilities.
- Experience leading international facilities projects.
- Knowledge of workplace strategy, facility planning, and capital portfolio management.
- Experience implementing process improvements and organizational best practices.
- Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, and facility modernization initiatives.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect’s license.
- Experience managing large capital programs and global project portfolios.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent facilities capital projects ranging from renovations to large-scale new construction projects, including investments exceeding $10 million.
- Direct all phases of project delivery including planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Establish project scope, budgets, schedules, risk mitigation plans, and performance expectations.
- Drive successful project outcomes while balancing business needs, lifecycle costs, operational impacts, and long-term value.
- Serve as a recognized internal expert in mechanical engineering.
- Provide engineering guidance and strategic recommendations for office, warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities.
- Apply deep knowledge of facility systems, engineering principles, construction practices, and building operations to solve complex challenges.
- Partner with Business Units, Real Estate, Environmental Health & Safety, Purchasing, Maintenance, Risk Management, and executive leadership.
- Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, governance, and facilities engineering processes.
- Promote Caterpillar standards for safety, quality, sustainability, compliance, and financial stewardship.
- Share knowledge and mentor others through technical leadership and best-practice development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
