Plant Project Engineer: Lead Large-Scale Facility Upgrades

Caterpillar Inc.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Plant Project Engineer in the Large Power Systems Division to lead the design, construction, installation and maintenance of major service systems and facilities.

You will supervise engineers and contractors, estimate costs, review proposals, and ensure economical, safe, and compliant project delivery while leveraging CAD and FEA tools. This onsite role requires collaboration across disciplines, strong problem-solving, and a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology degree.
• CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing Construction projects for Machine Tool Installations
• Familiarity with reinforced Concrete design
• Maintaining standards and specifications, recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems, and writing periodic reports on the progress of the project.
• Providing leadership to other facilities engineers and directing efforts of contract engineering firms.
• Providing design information, reviewing and approving proposals and serving as the primary company contact.
• Estimating costs for equipment, materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment.
• Approving drawings, specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions.
• Supervising work of outside contractors.
• Acting as a troubleshooter and investigating and determining causes for failure, lack of efficiency and need for repairing or improving systems or equipment.
• Resolving problems in designing the most economical, efficient systems, deciding what or which equipment should be purchased, making recommendations and keeping up-to-date on technical advances in the design field.
• Design of lifting devices
• Technical support for engine handling systems, cranes, structures and manufacturing equipment.
• Creating technical specifications and functions requirements for facilities related projects.

Skills

Project Management

Plant Facilities Management

Service Excellence

Problem Solving

Collaborating

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology degree

Tools

CAD proficiency

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Plant Project Engineer in the Large Power Systems Division to lead the design, construction, installation and maintenance of major service systems and facilities.

You will supervise engineers and contractors, estimate costs, review proposals, and ensure economical, safe, and compliant project delivery while leveraging CAD and FEA tools. This onsite role requires collaboration across disciplines, strong problem-solving, and a focus on safety,