Data Center Project Engineer

Peterson Cat; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Cat is seeking a Project Engineer to act as a technical liaison between Sales/Project Managers and customers, and to prepare detailed engineering submittals for power systems and marine projects.

The role collaborates with project managers, vendors, and customers, with up to 10% travel to job sites and meetings outside the local territory. A Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least three years of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical liaison between Sales/Project Managers and Customers.
• Work with contractors/customers to answer application and installation questions.
• Prepare detailed engineering submittals for standby power systems, industrial engines, and marine projects.
• Interface with CAT factory and other vendors to gather documentation.
• Generate official correspondence and responses to submittal review comments.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Persuasion

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Act as technical liaison between Sales/Project Managers and Customers.
• Work with contractors/customers to answer application and installation questions.
• Preparation of detailed Engineering Submittals for complete standby power systems, industrial engine, and marine projects as assigned.
• Interface with Caterpillar factory and other outside vendors to gather required documentation.
• Generate official correspondence and responses to submittal review comments from consulting engineers and contractors.
• Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals and other close‑out documentation as may be required.
• Maintain and revise the Peterson Power Drawings Database.
• Maintain and update the CAT Drawings Database.
• Work in concert with Project Managers on assigned projects.
• Up to 10% travel to customers and vendor meetings, and jobsites out of our territory.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor/manager.

JOB SCOPE

This position serves in the capacity of the Project Engineer. General discretion and judgment is exercised routinely in the execution of job duties. If errors in judgement or professional execution of responsibilities are made, the consequences to the department can be serious.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Internal contacts consist of all levels of positions in the company from business unit leaders to entry positions. This position regularly deals with employees in exchange of information in person, writing, via telephone or by electronic transfer. Sensitivity is required in dealing with such information and decisions concerning the release or sharing of that information. External contacts may consist of labor leaders, lawyers, government representatives, employees and managers, vendors and consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.