Career Area:Engineering
Job Description:Responsibilities:• This position is intended as an experienced engineering position expecting a minimum of 8 years industry experience.
• Primary role is to fulfill the mechanical engineering needs for Oil & Gas facilities engineering in the support of sales and execution for Solar Turbines products.
• Provides design/analytical mechanical engineering for projects and proposals to assure that design and equipment meets customer specifications and industry codes and standards.
• Will handle drawing specification, creation and modification, P&ID creation and review and equipment specification (vessels, shell & tube, fin fan coolers, valves, piping, electric heaters, etc).
• Will provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• 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
• Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally. Prefer he/she has a current US passport
Degree requirement:Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
What you need to have:Technical Excellence: - Applicant's background should include familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, and other codes and standards as applied to mechanical balance of plant equipment..
- Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Experience in pipe stress analysis is a plus.
- Experience in using HYSYS is a plus
- 6-Sigma background is a plus.
Effective Communications: - Effective communication skills, both written and oral, in the English language.
Managing Multiple Priorities: - Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.
PROBLEM COMPLEXITY:Assignments cover a variety of mechanical design problems related to facilities engineering. Must be able to perform detailed analysis and calculations required and document results. Projects range from 1 to 24 months in length, occasionally longer.
WORK DIRECTION AND LATITUDE:- Works under the direction of project engineer on assigned proposal or project.
- Reports organizationally to Project Execution Engineering Group Manager (Construction Services).
- Performs design engineering, and specifies equipment related to discipline, on assigned proposals and projects under general supervision.
- Follows established processes and procedures without exception.
- Work is generally reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
- Can initiate and recommend design changes.
- Can initiate and recommend departmental process changes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Work entails active contributions to the development of project drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, General Layouts, Piping Plans & Elevations, and Piping Isometrics
- Active participation in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule for equipment purchase and engineering deliverables on the project.
- Designs and specifies mechanical equipment and systems as required, typically including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, electric circulation heaters, pumps, compression systems, restriction orifices, manual valves, mechanical in-line devices, spring cans, and spring hangers.
- Creates and issues requisitions for quotation and purchase of all mechanical 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
- Provides field support during fabrication, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems
- Recommends design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility
- Prepares proposal manhours and cost estimates and keep track of the manhours and equipment cost during the project execution.
LIAISON:- Frequent contact with engineers, supervisors, quality, purchasing, and fabrication to obtain information and give technical advice and direction, after proper review, related to assigned projects and proposals.
- Occasional contact with suppliers and customers regarding technical and documentation expediting issues.
BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:Completes assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner, thus contributing to organizational effectiveness
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:- Meets customer and company expectations for a quality product
- Provides technical expertise on assigned projects
- Identifies cost reduction opportunities for Solar's activities
- Assist in the development of departmental standards, processes and Solar Specifications.
- Resolve complex mechanical problems as they arise.
- Project deliverables (documents, calculations and equipment) delivered on time
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:- Spanish language a plus but not required.
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:July 20, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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