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:

• Applicant’s 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 Solar’s 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 world’s 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, we’ve 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.