Sr. Energy Solutions Project Engineer

Job Description Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world for all to enjoy living in it. Career Area Engineering Job Summary As a Sr. Energy Solutions Project Engineer , you will play a key role as an industry expert in energy system applications to help customers increase their energy resiliency, reliability, and security while reducing cost, monetizing assets, and meeting ESG goals through deployment of DERs. You will contribute and provide engineering design and applications for energy systems. What You’ll Do Demonstrate expert level understanding of energy and distributed energy resource project development. Provide front‑end project engineering, including conceptual electrical design and detailed cost estimates using Caterpillar Electric Power’s products and services (e.g., solar PV, energy storage, natural gas generation, combined heat and power, renewable fuels, and hydrogen solutions). Provide design oversight including procurement and installation of turnkey energy solutions that incorporate controls, integrated switchgear, and any other balance‑of‑plant items. Work with third‑party engineering firms and contractors for final design approvals. Attend site walkthroughs with project stakeholders during the development, construction, and commissioning phases of a project lifecycle. Lead stakeholder‑facing discussions and project reviews supporting sale of energy solutions and project execution. Degree Requirement Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university. What You’ll Have Effective Communications: Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non‑verbal cues from individuals and groups. Problem Solving: Extensive knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem‑solving effort. Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. Uses varying problem‑solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. Contributes to standard practices for problem‑solving approaches, tools, and processes. Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide‑impact problems. Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up‑to‑date on technical and procedural job components. Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one’s general area of technical competence. Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues. Project Management: Basic understanding and knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function. Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project. Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable. Gives examples of critical paths in projects. Top Candidates Will Have Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Experience communicating across project stakeholders Experience with preliminary electrical design Additional Information This position is located in Kennett Square, PA Domestic travel up to 25–40% Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is currently in office, on‑site 5 days per week. Pay Range $128,470.00 – $192,710.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caterpillar Inc.