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Balance of Plant Software Principal Engineer

Solar Turbines
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026
💰 $180,900/yr($120,660/yr$180,900/yr)

About the role

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.

Balance of Plant Software Engineer

Job Description:
The Balance of Plant Software Engineer at Solar Turbines is responsible for developing and implementing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and implementing into the software for compressor sets and electric motor-driven applications. This position interfaces directly with the Process Control Engineer to integrate the balance of plant design into the RSLogix software.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Implement control strategies of balance of plant equipment and process control for gas turbine- and electric motor-driven compressors into the software
  • Attend Balance of Plant Design Reviews with Solar cross-functional engineering team
  • Provide technical expertise during design review meetings and Customer Observed Software Test (COST)
  • Design RSLogix PLC software and HMI screens related to controlling balance of plant equipment

 

What You Need To Have:

Educational background:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering 

 

Top Candidates Will Have:

Technical Excellence:

  • Understanding of PLC programming in RSLogix and Windows-based HMI systems
  • Understanding of typical compressor applications in the oil & gas industry
  • Knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressor process control systems
  • Experience with compressor balance of plant equipment and yard valve control programming
  • Experience interpreting electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
  • Experience with customer applications utilizing turbomachinery
  • Experience with testing software

 

Managing Multiple Priorities:

  • Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Summary Pay Range:

$120,660.00 - $180,900.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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

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