Principal Facilities Electrical Engineer

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Job Description:

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Solar Turbines Incorporated headquartered in San Diego California is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the worlds most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary

The individual awarded this position will perform as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at Solar Turbines Kearny Mesa (KM) campus in San Diego CA.

• This position manages electrical projects related to KM 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 Engineering position will evaluate our site electrical infrastructure needs and will prepare long-term cost and usage studies.

• This Electrical Engineer willperform all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with internal customers KM Maintenance construction personnel and outside contractors. This includes managing capital budgets contractor POs and invoicing and contractor safety.

Accountabilities include:

• Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs

• Troubleshoot Electrical Equipment and Control Circuits

• 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 and battery backup systems.

• Perform electrical analysis equipment protection cable and electrical equipment selection.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience in electrical power systems OR 10 year in Electrical Power Systems within a facilities maintenance / manufacturing or Oil & Gas capacity.

• High energy level and sense of urgency.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Good business / technical judgment.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Teams Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneDrive)

Top Candidates Have:

• Mastersdegree or Ph.D.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

• Electrical Certifications

  • Certified Power Systems Engineer (PSE)

  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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