Electrical Design Engineer - Electric Power

Caterpillar; Alpharetta (GA); Presencial; USD 98 000 - 146 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

Caterpillar Switchgear in Alpharetta, GA is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop, and build Low and Medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications. You will interpret customer specs, create BOMs, and guide CAD and procurement while supporting production.

Experience with PLC programming, Schneider or Allen-Bradley, UL508A, and power engineering is valued. This on-site role may require travel and relocation assistance is available.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related program.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• PLC experience with Schneider and/or Allen Bradley.
• Experience with UL508A control enclosure design.
• Power engineering and multi-function relay programming/operation.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret customer specs and drawings, applying NEC, UL 508, UL 891, UL 1558, CSA 22-2, and ANSI rules.
• Create bill of materials in ERP system.
• Guide purchasing and procurement activities.
• Direct CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings.
• Support production during equipment manufacturing.
• Write and validate PLC code for generator control systems.

Conhecimentos

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Product Design – MFG

Product Design and Development

Formação académica

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

Schneider PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

UL508A

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

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!

Caterpillar Switchgear, part of the Electric Power Division, currently has an opening 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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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:

October 21, 2026 - October 23, 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.