Sr. Application Engineer - Switchgear

Caterpillar•Alpharetta, GA

2d•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 Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar Switchgear, part of the Electric Power Division, currently has an opening in Alpharetta, Georgia for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a focus on low and medium voltage switchgear layout and controls for Caterpillar generators. About EPD Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Requirements

Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Experience in the design of low and medium voltage switchgear.
Detailed understanding of protective relays, their functions, and proper applications.
Basic understanding of PLC / SCADA communications networks and protocols.
Detailed understanding of NEC, UL, ANSI and other standards.
Basic understanding of generator controls and limitations.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Extensive experience and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking : Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Problem Solving: Extensive experience and working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience and knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Responsibilities

Review specifications, proposals, estimates, and other contract documents to develop submittal packages consisting of drawings and BOMs.
Create preliminary designs for switchgear and generator control systems.
Finalize power envelope designs for medium and low voltage systems.
Design protective relaying schemes for switchgear.
Support inside and outside sales team members with technical solutions and guidance.
Support production engineers for successful transition from submittals to production.
Work with consultants and customers to gain production approval on submittal packages.
Interpret customer specifications and drawings and have in-depth dealer/consultant interaction.
Present clear detailed designs for production engineers to execute.
Research new part requirements, read manuals and contact vendors to ensure successful implementation.