Plant Project Engineer: Lead Large-Scale Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Plant Project Engineer to lead and deliver large-scale facility projects within the Large Power Systems Division.

You will guide technical design, installation, and maintenance of service systems and equipment, while coordinating with engineers and contractors to ensure economical and compliant outcomes. The role emphasizes strong project management, cost estimation, and leadership capabilities across cross-functional teams, with emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• ABET accredited degree and 3 years experience as a Facility Engineer/Plant Engineering Supervisor
• CAD proficiency is required

Responsibilities

• Managing Construction projects for Machine Tool Installations
• Familiarity with reinforced Concrete design
• Maintaining standards and specifications, writing progress reports
• Leading facilities engineers and directing contract engineering firms
• Providing design information, reviewing proposals, and serving as main contact
• Estimating costs for equipment, materials and installation for ROI analysis
• Approving drawings, specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions
• Supervising outside contractors
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing system inefficiencies
• Designing lifting devices and providing technical support for engine handling systems

Skills

Project Management

Plant Facilities Management

Service Excellence

Problem Solving

Collaborating

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology degree

Masters degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD proficiency

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Plant Project Engineer to lead and deliver large-scale facility projects within the Large Power Systems Division.

You will guide technical design, installation, and maintenance of service systems and equipment, while coordinating with engineers and contractors to ensure economical and compliant outcomes. The role emphasizes strong project management, cost estimation, and leadership capabilities across cross-functional teams, with emphasis on safety