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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 10 days ago • Updated 3 days ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $137,000.00 - 145,000.00 per year

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Skills

Innovation
Estimating
Scheduling
Budget
Invoices
Design Analysis
Optimization
Adobe Flash
Collaboration
Interfaces
Management
Inspection
Switches
Backup
nesC
NEC
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Electrical Engineering
Siemens
Distribution
Recruiting
Job Boards
Life Insurance

Summary

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.

Targeted compensation for this role is $137,000 - $145,000

Job Description

This position will serve as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at the Harbor Drive (downtown) facility of Solar Turbines. This position manages electrical projects related to Harbor Drive facility improvements, modifications, or surveys. This includes preparing all estimates related to engineering drawings and specifications for work that is part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope. This Electrical Engineer position will evaluate our site electrical infrastructure needs and will prepare long-term cost and usage studies. Performs all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with internal customers, Harbor Drive Maintenance, construction personnel, and outside contractors. This includes managing capital budgets, contractor PO's and invoicing, and contractor safety.

Principle Accountabilities

Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs.
Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage (12kV) distribution systems, substations, and switchgear.
Perform power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, grounding, and dynamic stability.
Develop protective relaying schemes, settings, and coordination for transmission/distribution interfaces.
Provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and energization of high-voltage equipment.
Manage high and low voltage single line drawings for buildings and facility.
Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs for all switch gear, transformers, and battery backup systems.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
5-8 years of Electrical Engineering experience
Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC and applicable utility standards
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Working knowledge with Office 365

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
10+ years of progressive experience in electrical power engineering, with at least 7 years focused on high-voltage distribution systems (12kV and above)
Thorough knowledge of protective relaying (SEL, GE, Siemens), substation equipment, and distribution automation

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at ;/b>

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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Dice Id: 80183835
Position Id: b183f4af9c81dc3859675318296b3978
Posted 10 days ago

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