Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

About The Position

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. Job Description This position will serve as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at the Harbor Drive (downtown) facility of Solar Turbines. This position manages electrical projects related to Harbor Drive 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 Engineer position will evaluate our site electrical infrastructure needs and will prepare long-term cost and usage studies. Performs all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with internal customers, Harbor Drive Maintenance, construction personnel, and outside contractors. This includes managing capital budgets, contractor PO’s and invoicing, and contractor safety. Principle Accountabilities Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs. Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage (12kV) distribution systems, substations, and switchgear. Perform power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, grounding, and dynamic stability. Develop protective relaying schemes, settings, and coordination for transmission/distribution interfaces. Provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and energization of high-voltage equipment. 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, transformers, and battery backup systems.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
5-8 years of Electrical Engineering experience
Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC and applicable utility standards
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Working knowledge with Office 365

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
10+ years of progressive experience in electrical power engineering, with at least 7 years focused on high-voltage distribution systems (12kV and above)
Thorough knowledge of protective relaying (SEL, GE, Siemens), substation equipment, and distribution automation

Responsibilities

Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs.
Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage (12kV) distribution systems, substations, and switchgear.
Perform power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, grounding, and dynamic stability.
Develop protective relaying schemes, settings, and coordination for transmission/distribution interfaces.
Provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and energization of high-voltage equipment.
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, transformers, and battery backup systems.