Electrical Project Engineer, Power Systems
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Overview
Power the data centers, hospitals, and other mission-critical facilities of tomorrow—designing both rugged rental products and stationary generator-set packages that keep them online. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you'll work in a unique manufacturing and dealer environment, leveraging expert-level AutoCAD and Inventor skills to craft low- and medium-voltage AC layouts, DC controls, and the logic that ties multiple gensets into advanced paralleling switchgear and smart control panels. Juggle multiple high-impact projects, troubleshoot in the test cell, and serve as the go-to authority for production teams and customers alike—making an outsized impact alongside a collaborative squad of engineers, sales pros, and suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Develop exact electrical documentation : produce comprehensive wiring schematics, conduit schedules, and panel layouts in AutoCAD and Inventor for diesel and natural gas gensets, ensuring every reference, layer, and legend is unambiguous.
- Engineer control panel and breaker assemblies : size and specify breakers, relays, PLC / HMI hardware, and interface circuits that integrate with low to medium-voltage paralleling switchgear and DC control systems.
- Verify compliance—line-by-line : audit project drawings, vendor prints, and specifications against UL, NFPA 70 / 110, ISO, and customer standards; log variances and close them before release.
- Provide data-driven field support : diagnose startup, commissioning, and controls problems for technicians through root-cause-based recommendations that feed back into design libraries.
- Serve as the technical reference for customers : translate application questions into concise recommendations and document in formal engineering notes.
- Maintain production continuity : follow standard protocols and proven design protocols to ensure high-quality products that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Manage the submittal dossier : assemble, index, and track all drawings, studies, and data sheets through the approval cycle; document every revision for full traceability.
- Leverage Caterpillar engineering resources : retrieve and interpret factory application guides, PID data, and software updates; ensure latest revisions are embedded in each project.
- Enable precise estimating : deliver dimensioned one-lines, BOMs, and labor take-offs to the Sales team so quotes reflect real scope, margin, and risk.
- Design for the exceptional case : apply first-principles analysis to bespoke components or control sequences required by unique site conditions or regulatory environments.
- Control the critical path : use tools and milestone checklists to keep engineering actions on time, document slippage causes, and propose corrective actions proactively.
- Adapt as requirements evolve : re-baseline drawings, calculations, designs, and priorities so the entire team works from a single source of truth.
Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) — or at least ten years of hands-on experience in the engine-driven power-generation industry or a closely related technology field with design engineering experience for 5+ years. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.Technical Expertise : Proficiency with Caterpillar toolsets (CAT ET, CAT Monitoring Software, SIS Web, TMI, EDDC) is highly desirable. Working knowledge of diesel- and natural-gas generator sets is preferred; familiarity with lithium-ion energy-storage systems is a plus. Thorough understanding of NFPA 70 / 110, NEC, NEMA, UL, IEEE. Expert-level 2D drafting in AutoCAD; 3D modeling in Inventor (or comparable platforms). Exposure to generator paralleling switchgear, remote-fuel supply, and remote-cooling systems is preferred.Other Requirements : Valid driver's license with a clean record; motor vehicle driving record check for final candidate.Benefits and Compensation
Altorfer Inc. offers an industry-leading compensation and benefit package :Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance401(k)Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave and Funeral LeavePaid Time Off prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating HolidayEducation AssistancePersonal Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment ReimbursementVoluntary Benefits : Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Assistance, Identity & Fraud ProtectionSalary and Work Environment
Salary Range : $60K to $120K annually. Work is normally performed both indoors and outdoors with moderate to high noise; travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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