Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

Theres more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures diesel, gas and reman, ranging from 400 kilowatts to 15 megawatts of power, and the key engine systems such as fuel, air, aftertreatment and cooling which are used to power oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail, and Cat machine applications around the world.

The Large Power Systems Division has a Facility Project Engineer position located at Lafayette, IN facility. In this role, you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise, leadership and guidance to ensure the economical design, construction, installation and maintenance of assigned service systems. Facilities and equipment, and other large-scope projects associated with Plant Engineering responsibilities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Maintaining standards and specifications, recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems, and writing periodic reports on the progress of the project.
* Providing leadership to other facilities engineers and directing efforts of contract engineering firms.
* Responsible for providing design information, reviewing and approving proposals and serving as the primary company contact.
* Estimating costs for equipment, materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment.
* Approving drawings, specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions.
* Supervising work of outside contractors.
* Acting as a troubleshooter and investigating and determining causes for failure, lack of efficiency and need for repairing or improving systems or equipment.
* Resolving problems in designing the most economical, efficient systems, deciding what or which equipment should be purchased, making recommendations and keeping up to date on technical advances in the design field.
* Creating technical specifications and functions requirements for facilities related projects.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree
* 3+ years of job-related experience as a Plant/Facility Project Engineer
* Experience with AutoCAD and/or Creo

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

* Good interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
* Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders
* Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures as well as previous experience in a particular discipline.
* Good understanding of machine tools with hands on experience
* Project management skills / experience
* Working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera
* Experience in heavy machine installation and foundations.
* High degree of experience and expertise in designing and/or redesigning service systems such as heat treat equipment., material handling systems, filtration systems, paint systems, utilities for water, gas, steam, air heating, ventilation, etc.
* Must have ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by the skilled trades personnel.

Additional Information:

* Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
* Relocation assistance is available for this position.
* This position may require less than 10% travel.

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Relocation is available for this position.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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