Senior Principal Engineer

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:

• Applicants 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 Solars 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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.