Solar Turbines

Sr Facilities Engineer

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$108,834-$163,252

About This Job

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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.

Nature & Scope:* Designs facility and equipment additions and modifications. Prepares all estimates and related engineering drawings and specifications for work that is a part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope.
Evaluates utility Systems and prepares long-range cost and usage studies. Performs all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with customer, plant maintenance, construction personnel and outside contractors.
Oversees and approves work performed by outside contractors to insure adherence to specifications, construction codes and schedules; performs final inspection and recommends approval of invoice payment.
Provides inputs to facility's expense and capital budgets.
Maintains all necessary records regarding project status and costs.
Assumes full responsibility for completing projects within budget.
Provides technical guidance for developing engineers.
Analyzes plant equipment needs, evaluates equipment suitable to fit needs, selects, specifies and generates purchase requisitions and AR's for such equipment.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of general principals, theories, and concepts of engineering. Has working knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, building met practices, and techniques as related to Facility Engineering.

Problem Complexity: Provides creative and innovative solutions to difficult engineering problems in the area of electrical and mechanical and other Facility projects requiring substantial analytical skills. Exercises reasonable judgement and solves difficult problems. Able to establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with others in accomplishing projects.

Work Direction and Latitude: Work is performed with moderate direction. Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical

issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Exercises considerable latitude in originating new ideas or methods to improve the job or to complete assigned tasks. Assignments may be self-initiated.

Project/Program Responsibility: Coordinates resources, prioritizes activities, and establishes schedules to complete assignments. Ensures that plans

are consistent with budgets and overall work group objectives. Exercises leadership and commitment to quality and the quality process on projects. Communicates project/program status in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.

Liaison: Frequent inter-organizational and/or outside contacts. May represent the organization in meetings with governmental and public utility authorities that relate to construction codes, safety orders, OSHA, environmental

and utility services. Represents the department with regard to technical issues.

Business Contribution: Work results in achievement of project objectives or in major contributions to achievement of company or department objectives or internal customer requirements through new or refined facilities, equipment, materials, procedures, processes, and/or manufacturing methods.

Minimum Qualifications:

Educational Background:* BS degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering or related academic field.


Technical Excellence:* Three-years of experience in facility engineering, manufacturing, Oil & Gas and / or Power Generation industry.



Project Management:* Project Management experience.

Problem Solving:* High energy level and sense of urgency.

Good business / technical judgment.

Communication Skills:* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Managing Multiple Priorities:* Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks

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:

$108,834.00 - $163,252.00

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
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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 7, 2025 - April 21, 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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