Facilities Engineer 2

Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. Description: This is an entry level engineering assignment that is responsible for managing various design projects and maintenance support of the East Peoria facility as well as other Business Units throughout Caterpillar. This position will be responsible for developing project scopes, designs and estimates for various projects supporting utilities, facility improvements and manufacturing. The candidate will need to interact with manufacturing, management, engineering consultants, manufacturing engineers and contractors. Develops schedules for projects and be able to adjust to changing business needs. Must be able to manage multiple projects from small to large simultaneously. Work assignments are project in nature and are accountable for cost estimating, project management, and design criteria for their projects as well as the specifications for proper installation and equipment choices. Maintains standards and specifications, recommends changes to resolve design and construction problems, and write periodic reports on the progress of the project as well as tracking the expense versus the budget for the project. Projects and assignments will include but not limited to the following: compressed air, cooling towers, mill water pumping, fire protection, HVAC, overhead cranes, manufacturing equipment installation, above and below ground piping, steam and hot water boilers. Other duties include supporting site and facility maintenance personnel with engineering expertise on any maintenance repair issues. Estimates costs for equipment, materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment. Approves drawings, specifies equipment and writes purchase requisitions. The prospective candidate will monitor the work of outside contractors. Candidate will have future opportunities to advance within the position to gain further work experience, skills and abilities. Job duties include but are not limited to the following: · Project management for construction projects related to design / redesign of facility service systems collaboration across multiple departments and facilities, including: · Cost estimates for capital and expense projects · Design of equipment, piping and HVAC systems · Material procurement and Invoicing · Specification development · Project schedule development and reporting · Recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems · Periodic report writing on the progress of the project · Developing 5-year facility infrastructure and utility strategies which include capital and expense estimates · Performing feasibility studies and projecting return on investment · Troubleshooting issues and resolving problems in the most efficient and cost-effective way · Acquires and maintains technical knowledge in the design field Basic Requirements: · Accredited Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree Top Candidate Will Also Have: · Previous CAD experience · MS Office Experience · Previous internship or job-related experience · Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of employees, contractors, and governmental regulatory bodies Additional Details: · Location: East Peoria, IL · Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify · 5-10% travel is expected Employee benefit details: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary, because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Final details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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 www.Caterpillar.com/Careers o Job Description Provided Relocation is available for this position. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.