**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. **Role Definition** As an Engineer - Mechanical Piping Lead performs Piping System design, Piping layout, and preparing Piping Isometrics and GAs. This role should demonstrate and support industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation process and BOP systems engineering and design Work in close co-ordination with other functional team members of mechanical, technical project management. Frequent contacts with Packaging Team, Suppliers, Supply chain representatives, Controls, ELS,HMI and explain information related to assigned areas of work **Job Responsibilities** + The candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. Experience should include significant, demonstrated results leading mechanical engineering efforts with piping systems design (including drafting techniques such as clash checks, piping isometrics, layouts and GAs) supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation process and BOP systems engineering and design. + Requires full use and application of standard engineering principles, concepts, and techniques of mechanical Piping design, drafting/CADs, with an understanding of established analytical/scientific methods and procedures. Able to interpret engineering drawings. Knowledgeable in the use and application of engineering analysis techniques. Familiar with standard gas turbine manufacturing, quality, design, and analysis methods. + In addition, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of discipline-related industry standards, including ASME B31.3 & 31.8, and experience with standards application across engineering specifications and vendor documentation. Comprehensive familiarity with Autodesk applications and experience with Solar Turbines strongly preferred. + Effective working knowledge of application of 2-D and 3-D CAD tools in development of conceptual designs and production design deliverables of some complexity. Guiding modellers/drafters and team for best piping layout design as per industry norms. + Design basis/standards for piping, selection and preparation of piping material specification + Performs a permanent check on compliance with the layout rules specific to piping design (distance between runs, position of welds and openings) + Develops the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID's, GA's, piping specifications, equipment arrangement drawings + Coordinate with Piping Engineering Team and other design disciplines to resolve issues + Perform fieldwork, pulling measurements, locating tie-ins, as-building existing systems, develop detailed scopes + Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams, and/or model 3D equipment items for Oil, Gas Plant. + Knowledge on Gas Turbines and Packaging systems & components are added advantages. + Coordinate with several functional team to progress the design intent (Hydro/Electrical/HMI Groups) + Good Presentation skill and demonstrate the capability through Design Review Meeting + Must apply practical design considerations and utilize technical knowledge to achieve design objectives relative to manufacturability, cost, quality, and durability. + Continuously challenges self-skills in functional area and stays current with industry developments in one’s field of expertise + Excellent in modelling techniques using Creo parametric / Autodesk + Good exposure to the use of Product Lifecycle Management tool – Windchill + Good Exposure on ASME/API/ISO/ANSI & DIN + Ability to work in an Agile environment in a Collaborative way **Qualification:** A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum 10 years of Mechanical Piping Design and Layout Good communication, organizational, teaming and analytical skills are a must. Working knowledge of computer aided design & drafting CADD system Knowledge of gas turbine operations, and driven equipment Field experience, knowledge on Windchill, BOP & Promis-e would be an added advantage. Skill Descriptors Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Extensive Experience: • Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. • Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. • Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. • Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. • Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. • Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Working Knowledge: • Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. • Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. • Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. • Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. • Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Level Working Knowledge: • Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management. • Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals. • Completes current work according to assigned priorities. • Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. • Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Working Knowledge: • Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. • Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. • Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. • Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. • Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues. Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Level Extensive Experience: • Coaches others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections. • Presents complex products and systems graphically. • Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers. • Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space. • Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design. • Compares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views. Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. Level Extensive Experience: • Develops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality. • Advises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality. • Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design. • Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met. • Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses. • Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination. Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. Level Working Knowledge: • Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials. • Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design. • Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use. • Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product. • Assists in building a complex prototype of product. **Posting Dates:** December 15, 2024 - December 28, 2024 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .