Senior Principal Engineer

Caterpillar•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years industry experience.
Familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, and other codes and standards as applied to mechanical balance of plant equipment.
Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting.
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, in the English language.
Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.
Must be able to perform detailed analysis and calculations required and document results.
Works under the direction of project engineer on assigned proposal or project.
Performs design engineering, and specifies equipment related to discipline, on assigned proposals and projects under general supervision.
Follows established processes and procedures without exception.
Work is generally reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Can initiate and recommend design changes.
Can initiate and recommend departmental process changes.
Ability to work in the United States.
Able to travel internationally.
Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pipe stress analysis is a plus.
Experience in using HYSYS is a plus.
6-Sigma background is a plus.
Prefer he/she has a current US passport.
Spanish language a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

This position is intended as an experienced engineering position expecting a minimum of 8 years industry experience.
Primary role is to fulfill the mechanical engineering needs for Oil & Gas facilities engineering in the support of sales and execution for Solar Turbines products.
Provides design/analytical mechanical engineering for projects and proposals to assure that design and equipment meets customer specifications and industry codes and standards.
Will handle drawing specification, creation and modification, P&ID creation and review and equipment specification (vessels, shell & tube, fin fan coolers, valves, piping, electric heaters, etc).
Will provide mentorship to junior engineers.
Travels to fabrication sites, installation sites, and customer facilities as needed to support project requirements
Position requires flexibility with personal schedule to meet deadlines and support occasional business travel.
Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally.
Work entails active contributions to the development of project drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, General Layouts, Piping Plans & Elevations, and Piping Isometrics
Active participation in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule for equipment purchase and engineering deliverables on the project.
Designs and specifies mechanical equipment and systems as required, typically including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, electric circulation heaters, pumps, compression systems, restriction orifices, manual valves, mechanical in-line devices, spring cans, and spring hangers.
Creates and issues requisitions for quotation and purchase of all mechanical equipment on a project
Participates in project design reviews and HAZOP reviews
Interfaces with suppliers during the definition of equipment scope and throughout project execution
Assists in design of system operating logic
Provides field support during fabrication, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems
Recommends design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility
Prepares proposal manhours and cost estimates and keep track of the manhours and equipment cost during the project execution.
Frequent contact with engineers, supervisors, quality, purchasing, and fabrication to obtain information and give technical advice and direction, after proper review, related to assigned projects and proposals.
Occasional contact with suppliers and customers regarding technical and documentation expediting issues.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner, thus contributing to organizational effectiveness
Meets customer and company expectations for a quality product
Provides technical expertise on assigned projects
Identifies cost reduction opportunities for Solar’s activities
Assist in the development of departmental standards, processes and Solar Specifications.
Resolve complex mechanical problems as they arise.
Project deliverables (documents, calculations and equipment) delivered on time