Senior Project Engineer - Oil&Gas Construction Service

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.

Nature and Scope:

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering aspects for the Construction Service scope included in new turbomachinery projects for oil & gas applications.

The Project Engineer develops engineering solutions for Balance of Plant items in compliance with project specific requirements and high-quality standards.

He/She coordinates engineering and technical execution in close coordination with project managers, customers and suppliers throughout engineering, manufacturing, testing, site integration and commissioning.

The main field of technical expertise in this role is electrical engineering.

Knowledge of general principles relating to gas turbines and their electrical and control systems is required.

Problem Assignments:
Provides engineering solutions to a wide range of technical challenges of moderate complexity. Encompasses all technical aspects of project specifications and certification requirements.

Freedom to Act:
Works fairly independently with little supervision and guidance while executing tasks of moderate complexity. Leverages peers as needed. Coordinates engineering activities during the entire project lifecycle: business development and business management phases till handover to customer.  

Project Responsibility:
Would typically lead engineering activities for small to medium-size projects from early engineering to design freeze then manufacturing, testing and installation with focus on timely and quality execution. Is responsible for soundness of technical solutions and risk assessment and mitigation.  

With focus on Balance of Plant items included in the scope of new equipment Oil and Gas projects, those activities include review and clarifications of project specifications with customers, preparation of RFQs for BOP sourcing, selection of suppliers for BOP and management of engineering activities performed by suppliers and contractors for manufacturing, delivery and site integration.

Liaison:
Represents the organization and the project team as lead technical contact person on assigned projects. Frequent interfaces with customers, suppliers and other internal support organizations (e.g. SPE, Supply Chain).

Business Contribution:
Contributor to the successful execution of Oil&Gas new equipment projects and Construction service business. Project engineering leadership results in successful business management and effective uses of resources and therefore contributes to timely execution, quality of end products, project profit and customer satisfaction.

Position Qualification and Education:
The position requires some experience in turbo machinery and technical projects. Proficiency in engineering, as well as administrative and written/verbal communication skills are important. Good interpersonal and communications skills are required as the Project Engineer interacts externally with customers, suppliers and internally with the core project team and supporting organizations (Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, etc). A previous experience in a similar field of engineering is welcome. A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or the equivalent practical experience in a technical background is required.

Language skills to include English. Another European language, preferably French, German, Italian, would be a plus.

The position requires frequent travel to customer’ sites and suppliers’ facilities throughout Europe and the EAME region. Flexibility to travel is required.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 30, 2026 - May 14, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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