Senior Facilities & Test Cell Engineer

Solar Turbines; Mississippi; On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Tuition Reimbursement*

Parental leave*

Adoption benefits*

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in DeSoto, Texas, is seeking an experienced Facility Engineer to provide technical support for Maintenance and Facilities across multiple buildings and test cells in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating facility projects from installation to modification, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. A strong engineering background and collaboration across diverse teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction engineering/management or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or facility project management.
• High energy level and sense of urgency, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with passion for customer service, problem solving, learning and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks

Responsibilities

• This position supports all aspects of Maintenance and Facilities with the priorities and agenda set forth by Facilities Leadership.
• Interacts with different levels of inter-organizational personnel, vendors, and consultants.
• May represent the company in meetings with governmental and public utility authorities that relate to construction codes, safety policies and regulations, OSHA, environmental and utility services.
• Strong customer interaction skills, ability to identify and solve problems independently and strong computer literacy are critical for success.
• Managing a wide variety of activities, programs, and projects with a sense of urgency and with attention to detail is also expected.
• Working in a team environment is critical and providing direction to others with different cultural and technical backgrounds is necessary for success.
• This position directly reports to the Facility Operations and Planning Manager.
• Provide technical and logistical support to help resolve complex facility and test cell issues.
• Schedule and coordinate the work of outside contractors and vendors ensuring safety and quality.
• Prepares and implement project plans and schedules.
• Provides guidance and subject expertise to facilities personnel and leadership in a continuous effort to improve facilities operations.
• Adheres to established industry and enterprise standards, policies and practices relating to safety, quality, schedule, cost, accounting, purchasing and regulatory compliance in performing assigned duties.
• Participate in the implementation of continuous improvements projects, space planning projects and projects increasing capacity.
• Communicates project/program status in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Customer service

Computer literacy

MS Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction engineering/management or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in DeSoto, Texas, is seeking an experienced Facility Engineer to provide technical support for Maintenance and Facilities across multiple buildings and test cells in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating facility projects from installation to modification, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. A strong engineering background and collaboration across diverse teams are essential.