Project Applications Engineer

Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Caterpillar Full time

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.

Project Applications Engineer

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world's most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

Job Summary


Project Applications Engineers (PAE) assist in the direction of Solar's internal activities associated with supporting the sale of new turbomachinery packages for the Oil and Gas market.

The position involves working with Senior Applications Engineers, Field Sales and a wide cross section of other departments to plan, develop, and execute technical and commercial strategies to successfully compete for new equipment business.


Responsibilities include assisting with the review of customer specifications, selection and optimization of Solar's turbomachinery equipment offering, pricing custom features, proposal preparation and turning the job over to Business Management with good technical and commercial definition so that it can be executed efficiently.


Training plan includes spend approximately 6 months in Systems Analysis learning to analyze Customer specification, application requirements, and process gas properties for Oil and Gas upstream and midstream compression applications; understand process requirements for typical oil and gas upstream and midstream applications; provide compressor set selections and equipment performance predictions by applying state of the art programs and a good overall knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of Solar's turbomachinery products; compressor set selections involve the proper selection of compressor models and Solar standard impellers to meet operating conditions defined, based on the understanding of compressor aerodynamics and thermodynamics.

Additional time in other departments will also be spent to understand the functions of the groups that a PAE interfaces with on a regular basis.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently in the process of receiving or have already received a B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
  • 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Top Candidates Have:

  • Internships in an engineering role.
  • Proficiency in Excel, macros programming languages and functions.
  • Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Sense of urgency and organizational skills to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, with proficiency in communicating technical information.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Compensation & Benefits

Actual salary will be based on experience.

The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

  • Annual incentive bonus plan
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc.

is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future.

Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

Posting Dates:
March 26, April 9, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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