Sr Principal Electrical Engineer (Plant Design)

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. This position is intended as an experienced engineering position expecting a minimum of 15+ years Oil & Gas industry experience. Primary role is to provide the electrical engineering support for the sale and execution of Solar Turbines products in Oil & Gas projects. Provides design, analysis and engineering for projects and proposals to assure that design and equipment meets Solar's and the customer's specifications along with industry codes and standards. Handles the creation and modification of Solar engineering specifications, Work Instructions, Guidance Notes, and Task Guides. Responsible for insuring integration of electrical equipment into Solar design and drawings with Solar Design Team. Create and review electrical equipment specifications and data sheets for the requisition of quotes and procurement (Local Equipment Room (LER), MCC, Switchgear, Control Rooms, battery systems, transformers, HVAC, etc). Will serve as Lead Engineer on projects to direct In-House design and Offshore resources. Has interdisciplinary (Mech, Instrument, and Structural) basic knowledge. Will provide mentorship to junior engineers. Will conduct training sessions to EE team members and other disciplines as required. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work entails active contribution to the development of project drawings such as One Lines, LER Layout, grounding plans, lighting plans, Fire & Gas, Area Class Plans, etc.
• Active participation in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule
• Designs and specifies electrical equipment as found commonly in the Oil & Gas gas compression and generation facilities
• Creates and issues requisitions for quotation and purchase of all electrical 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. (No logic programming is required for this position.)
• Provides field support during fabrication, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems
• Recommends design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with NEC, IEC, ATEX, API, NFPA and other codes and standards as applied to Electrical balance of plant equipment including common international codes
• Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally. Prefer he/she has a current US passport
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Effective knowledge and use of MSOffice (O365) applications
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 6-Sigma background is a plus
• Experience in Gas Compression plants is a plus
• Medium Voltage design is a plus
• Electrical P.E. License is a plus
• ETAP software user is a plus
• Spanish language read/write capability is a plus
• Familiarity with Canadian and Mexican NOMs is a plus
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and Controls integration and sizing is a plus (SDV, PSV, PIT, TIT, FIT, etc.)

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