Lead Facilities Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL seeks a Facilities Engineer Lead to drive large-scale capital projects and infrastructure modernization.

You will lead engineering integration across HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and life-safety systems, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions. Ideal candidates bring a PE license, a bachelor's in engineering, and proven experience in regulated or high-visibility environments, with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, construction, or capital projects, especially large projects exceeding $25M+.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with facility modernization and infrastructure renewal initiatives.
• Experience in regulated or highly visible environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of engineering solutions for large-scale capital projects in the Peoria Area.
• Develop and review technical scopes, specifications, and project requirements.
• Evaluate engineering designs, plans, and contractor submissions.
• Integrate HVAC, electrical, fire protection, lighting, structure and life-safety systems into a unified execution strategy.

Skills

Facilities experience

Capital projects

Project management

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Building systems design

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Career Area: Manufacturing 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. As a Facilities Engineer Lead, you will serve as a key engineering resource supporting one of Caterpillar's largest and most visible facilities initiatives. This role will help develop and execute technical solutions associated with a multi-year facility infrastructure and workplace transformation effort. The successful candidate will work closely with program leadership, engineering consultants, contractors, and facility stakeholders to support safe, effective, and efficient project execution. You will partner closely with Program Managers, Facilities Leadership, Engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will combine engineering expertise with strong project execution skills to support operational readiness and long-term facility strategies. The ideal candidate is technically strong, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working in complex environments where collaboration, accountability, and execution are essential to success.

What You Will Do

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Support the development and implementation of engineering solutions associated with large-scale capital projects in the Peoria Area.
• Develop and review technical scopes, specifications, and project requirements.
• Evaluate engineering designs, plans, and contractor submissions.
• Evaluate alternatives and drive recommendations related to scope, sequencing, constructability, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Integrate HVAC, electrical, fire protection, lighting, ceiling, structural, and life-safety systems into a unified execution strategy.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project execution.

Capital Project Execution

• Support planning, design, construction, and implementation activities of board-level decisions.
• Evaluate engineering decisions that impact long-term cost, constructability, schedule, and operational readiness.
• Assist with schedule planning, budget management, and project execution.
• Conduct project reviews and technical assessments throughout delivery.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote safe project execution and adherence to established standards.
• Support compliance with engineering requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in site reviews, inspections, and project audits as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with senior leaders, Facilities, Corporate Real Estate, Engineering, HR, Communications, Legal, Procurement, Security, Safety, and Business Operations teams.
• Support contractor coordination and technical issue resolution.
• Present technical recommendations to executive leadership and governance bodies.
• Translate complex engineering issues into business decisions.

What You Have

Engineering Expertise

• Experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, construction, or capital projects, especially large projects exceeding $25M+.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving capabilities across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with facility modernization and infrastructure renewal initiatives.
• Experience in regulated or highly visible environments.

Project Execution

• Understanding of project delivery and construction execution processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project activities simultaneously.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Collaborative approach to solving business and project challenges.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Industrial or manufacturing facilities experience
• Construction engineering experience
• Capital project delivery experience
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, fire protection, or building systems design
• Knowledge of OSHA and construction safety practices

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be recognized as a trusted engineering partner who ensures projects are technically sound, executed safely, and delivered successfully for a highly visible facilities initiative. They will provide clear engineering direction, influence key capital and remediation decisions, successfully integrate multiple building systems and contractor teams, and help deliver a safe, cost-effective, and technically sound long-term solution. Their recommendations will directly influence enterprise-level decisions affecting employee experience, business continuity, and long-term facility strategy.

Additional Information

Location: Peoria, IL (Building AB)

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week

Posting Duration: 5 business days

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Travel: Up to 10%

Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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

Posting Dates: August 31, 2026 - September 7, 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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.