Position Summary: Support the successful delivery of power generation projects by providing technical expertise, project coordination, and customer-focused solutions. This role is responsible for reviewing project specifications, drawings, preparing shop drawing documentation, and managing projects from initial concept through commissioning. Working closely with the sales team, vendors, contractors, engineers, and end-users, the Project Engineer ensures that generator systems, switchgear, and related equipment are manufactured, installed, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications and requirements. The ideal candidate combines engineering knowledge with practical field awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Essential Functions: other duties may be assigned.
Project Engineering & Technical Support:
- Review project scope, technical specifications for generator sets, industrial engines and auxiliary systems.
- Review and interpret drawings, one-lines, and site requirements.
- Provide engineering support to sales teams during project development and proposal stages.
Project Management:
- Coordinate all phases of generator projects including planning, procurement, scheduling, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Manage vendor relationships for switchgear, enclosures, fuel systems, transfer switches, and auxiliary equipment.
- Track project milestones, budgets, and documentation to ensure successful execution.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate installation conditions, progress, and compliance.
Customer & Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for engineers, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
- Provide clear communication on project status, technical issues, and design changes.
- Support commissioning activities and ensure customer satisfaction at project closeout.
Quality & Compliance:
- Maintain adherence to Caterpillar standards, dealer processes, and industry best practices.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, shop drawing submittals, closeout documentation.
Company Provided Tools: Cell Phone
Specific Job Assessment (Testing) Needs: Job Suitability, IQ
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Education and/or Experience:
Engineering degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required. In addition, two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Intermediate Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
High Skills – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.