Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$137K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-8 years of Electrical Engineering experience
  • Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC and applicable utility standards
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Working knowledge with Office 365

Responsibilities

  • Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for electrical needs at the facility
  • Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage distribution systems and substations
  • Perform power system studies including load flow and protection coordination
  • Develop protective relaying schemes for transmission/distribution interfaces
  • Provide technical oversight during construction and energization of high-voltage equipment
  • Manage high and low voltage single line drawings for the facility
  • Develop life cycle plans for switch gear, transformers, and battery backup systems

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
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Targeted compensation for this role is $137,000 - $145,000

Job Description

This position will serve as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at the Harbor Drive (downtown) facility of Solar Turbines. This position manages electrical projects related to Harbor Drive facility improvements, modifications, or surveys. This includes preparing all estimates related to engineering drawings and specifications for work that is part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope. This Electrical Engineer position will evaluate our site electrical infrastructure needs and will prepare long-term cost and usage studies. Performs all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with internal customers, Harbor Drive Maintenance, construction personnel, and outside contractors. This includes managing capital budgets, contractor PO's and invoicing, and contractor safety.

Principle Accountabilities
  • Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs.
  • Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage (12kV) distribution systems, substations, and switchgear.
  • Perform power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, grounding, and dynamic stability.
  • Develop protective relaying schemes, settings, and coordination for transmission/distribution interfaces.
  • Provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and energization of high-voltage equipment.
  • Manage high and low voltage single line drawings for buildings and facility.
  • Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs for all switch gear, transformers, and battery backup systems.


Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-8 years of Electrical Engineering experience
  • Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC and applicable utility standards
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Working knowledge with Office 365


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical power engineering, with at least 7 years focused on high-voltage distribution systems (12kV and above)
  • Thorough knowledge of protective relaying (SEL, GE, Siemens), substation equipment, and distribution automation


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.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

Posting Dates:

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

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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