O&G Project Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Description - Internal

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary

Nature and Scope:

Plans, schedules, leads, and oversees the execution of broad firm-business turbomachinery projects which could exceed $30 million in revenue. The scope of this position includes all of the technical aspects of the project. The scope also includes the planning, design, procurement, assembly, test, shipment and commissioning of these complex projects. This position provides technical direction to lower-level project engineers.

Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge of the principles relating to the design and operation of gas turbines and their driven equipment as well as their auxiliary and control systems. The ability to apply these principles and procedures to the direction of other disciplines and to direct people of lesser experience in the performance of turbine package engineering assignments relative to the support of turbomachinery projects. This individual must be sufficiently familiar with Solar’s organization and practices to direct a wide-range of activities to accomplish project requirements. The individual in this position must be highly familiar with design and manufacturing practices typical to projects of this type.

Problem Complexity:

Typically develops solution to highly complex technical and problems. Applies advanced knowledge and experience rather than fixed "textbook" methods. Must be able to achieve coordination of complex projects by working with design and production planning specialists. Independent and thorough reasoning and rapid response to production stoppage, developing schedules, or potential field problems. The individual in this position usually coaches and mentors other project engineers.

Work Direction and Latitude:

Exercises considerable latitude in determination of technical objectives. Would typically work with the project manager to direct entire project from receipt of order to commissioning of the turbomachinery. Individual must be innovative and inventive to solve highly technical or complex project problems.

Liaison:

Represents the Business Management organization and is the technical leader responsible for the execution of complex projects. Represents Solar outwardly to the Customer and represents the Customer inwardly to Solar. Interfaces with internal management of the Company as well as customers. Internal contacts may be in all major business units of the Company worldwide. External contacts are technical leaders of major clients and sub-suppliers.

Principal Accountabilities:

Business Contribution:

Major contribution to achievement of Company objectives through realization of project profitability; customer satisfaction with the execution of project schedule; quality of drawings and equipment delivered; primary representative of the Company to the customer from receipt of order to commissioning.

Basic Qualifications:

Top Candidates Have:

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$125,925.00 - $188,887.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 30, 2025 - May 14, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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