Electrical Design Engineer - Electric Power

Caterpillar Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop and build low and medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications. The role is on-site, five days a week, with up to 10% travel.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with PLCs from Schneider and Allen-Bradley, and familiarity with UL/DOT/NEC standards. Relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Electrical design experience with MV/LV switchgear.
• Experience interpreting customer specs, NEC/UL requirements.
• Ability to create BOMs and support CAD/Drafting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and apply industry codes (NEC/UL/ANSI).
• Create bill of materials in ERP system and support purchasing.
• Direct CAD designers for wiring and assembly drawings.
• Support production during equipment manufacturing.
• Write and validate PLC code for generator control systems.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Product Design – MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or related program

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schneider PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

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 the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are 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, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Engineering

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Position Details

We’re currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer located in Alpharetta, Georgia. In this role, you will design, develop and build, Low and Medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications.

What You Will Do

• Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them while considering industry regulations and NEC, UL 508, UL 891,UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements
• Create bill of materials in ERP system
• Provide direction to purchasing and procurement
• Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings
• Support production during equipment manufacturing
• Write and validate PLC code for generator control systems, interfacing with various communication protocols

Degree Requirement

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Tecnhology or related program

What You Will Have

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communication: 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Working knowledge of effective self‑management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Working experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Product Design – MFG: Extensive experience and knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• PLC experience with Schneider and/or Allen Bradley
• Experienced with UL508A control enclosure design
• Power Engineering and Multi-Function Relay Programming/ Operation

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Alpharetta, GA and requires 5-day a week on‑site availability
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
• This position may require 10% travel
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 21, 2026 - October 5, 2026

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.