Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

3d•$147,760 - $221,640•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer for its corporate Global Facilities Planning team. The role serves as both a project-management leader and a recognized mechanical-engineering subject matter expert, leading planning, design, and construction of major capital projects across North America and internationally. Projects include manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, warehouses, research facilities, and offices, with investments that may exceed $10 million. The position is listed in Irving, Texas, and requires working onsite five days a week. The engineer oversees complex facility initiatives from concept through occupancy, while advising stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and leaders on facility systems and project decisions. The role also supports enterprise standards, engineering best practices, continuous improvement, sustainability, safety, quality, compliance, and financial stewardship. Domestic relocation is available for qualified candidates; visa sponsorship is not available. Travel is described as moderate, up to 30%, although another section states willingness to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 10 years of relevant facilities engineering, construction, or project-management experience.
Expert-level mechanical-engineering experience with corporate office and industrial facilities projects.
Expert-level project-management experience delivering complex facilities projects.
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and drive results without direct authority.
Exceptional communication skills, including 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.
Experience 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; the description states up to 50% in the qualifications and moderate travel up to 30% in the additional information.
Must work onsite five days a week.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

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, including renovations and large-scale new construction.
Direct project delivery from planning and programming through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Establish project scope, budgets, schedules, risk-mitigation plans, and performance expectations.
Balance business needs, lifecycle costs, operational impacts, and long-term value to deliver successful project outcomes.
Provide mechanical-engineering guidance and strategic recommendations for office, warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities.
Apply knowledge of facility systems, engineering principles, construction practices, and building operations to resolve complex challenges.
Partner with Business Units, Real Estate, Environmental Health & Safety, Purchasing, Maintenance, Risk Management, and executive leadership.
Build relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to support alignment and informed decision-making.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives for 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.