Sr. Project Engineer Plant Design

Overview

Career Area : Engineering

Job Description :

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Solar Turbines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is looking for a qualified Senior Principal Project Engineer to provide Balance-of-Plant (BOP) Engineering and Design oversight and direction for projects utilizing Solar's family of Turbomachinery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall Balance of Plant (BOP) engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument) and design (Struct, Mech, Electr, Instrument) of projects utilizing Solar gas turbine generators and compressors sets.
• Technically manages projects, or proposals, including gas compressor stations, power generation and co-generation facilities, offshore Single Lift Modules for both compression and power generation, and Modular Building Solutions. "Modular Building Solutions" refers to Solar's Configurable Modular Prefabricated Building (CMPB). The CMPB is a structural block based building that houses Solar Turbomachinery and the BOP systems that support the Solar Turbomachinery.
• Works closely with the project manager, supply chain, document control, Solar Turbomachinery, and other stakeholders to ensure the project is smoothly executed from a technical aspect.
• Interfaces with Sales Management, Construction Services Project Management, Construction Service Management, TurboFab Project Coordinator (TurboFab is Solar's Fabrication facility in Channelview, TX), Turbomachinery Project Management, Area Management Staff, Turbomachinery Engineering, Customer Services, and Procurement. Externally interfaces with customer management, outside engineering company management, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Travel 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 travel internationally. Current US passport is preferred.

Education & Qualifications

Skill Descriptor

Technical Excellence :

Effective Communications :

Managing Multiple Priorities :

Project Complexity

Accountable for planning, developing, managing, and directing engineering activities associated with new business proposals and firm business projects with values from $500K to over $20 million per project. The scope includes magnitude and complexity, geographic location, and multiple internal / external interfaces. Typical BOP equipment includes Solar Turbine Compressor or Generator sets, Process Cooler, Local electrical Room (LER), Fuel Gas Skid, Seal Gas skid, Yard Valves, Building Ventilation, Fire & Gas Detection, etc. Projects range from 1 to 18 months in length, occasionally longer.

Work Direction & Latitude

Responsibilities and Duties

Liaison

Business Contribution

Completes assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner per schedule, contributing to organizational effectiveness.

Principal Accountabilities

Miscellaneous Items

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. We are committed to a reduced-carbon future and sustainable world.

Compensation & Benefits

Summary Pay Range : $125,925.00 - $188,887.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require sponsorship for a specific employer. Opportunities outside the U.S. are available at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates : October 14, 2025 - October 28, 2025

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