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.
About Electric Power Division:
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!
Director – Energy Management Solutions
What You Will Do:
As the Director of Energy Management Solutions, you will work collaboratively across multiple divisions and segments within Energy & Transportation, Construction Industries and Resource Industries, to define and develop electrification solutions involving asset and site level controls, hybrid energy systems, hydrogen infrastructure, machine charging systems and site level energy management. You will lead New Product Introduction efforts as well as manage the Large Electric Power Solutions OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA). This is a leader of leaders role reporting to the Director of Engineering and Product Management within Large Electric Power Solutions- Electric Power Division (EPD).
Key Responsibilities:
Management of Controls and Hybrid R&D budget per year. This includes the management of the entire execution of the Electric Power controls platform from product definition/customer requirements, NPI management and engineering of the control system.
Development of requirements and management of R&D budget for Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Infrastructure, and Machine charging systems. This includes decision making on VC investments/partnerships and framework agreements with vendors in the Hybrid and Hydrogen infrastructure industry.
Serves as EPDs primary liaison to the Electrification and Energy Solutions Division, Resource Industries and Construction Industries Segments within Caterpillar for the development and execution of complete site energy management solutions for electrification. Requires coordination across senior leaders across the enterprise to accomplish this goal.
Manages coordination and execution of all Grid Code strategy work – ensuring Caterpillar is positioned with its controls platforms to meet all global grid code requirements for utility interconnection, which effects roughly 60% of the gas power generation business.
Manages and coordinates participation in utility / grid connection regulatory groups such as the European Commission/EN50549, IEEE1547/UL1741 US Grid Code. Leverages team of experts to help lobby for ease of Caterpillar Electric Power product connection to utility grids.
Manages Caterpillar’s power systems simulation strategy and team(s) to support the study of how different power assets behave when connected (ex PV, Batteries, gas gensets, controls). These simulations are a key part of the bidding process for large utility projects.
Manages LEPS (Large Electric Power Solutions) Engineering and Product Group OPACC improvement projects including reporting on 45+ active New Product Introduction programs across E&ES and EPD as well as the global Engineering Services growth initiative and associated workstreams.
What You Will Bring (Skills & Experiences):
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Expert knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Technical Excellence: Expert knowledge of hybrid power systems (battery, reciprocating gensets or controls) various application methods; ability to develop and provide site level controls and energy management solutions.
Communicating for Impact: Extensive knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.
Customer/Market Focus: Extensive understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Managing People: Extensive knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams.
Collaborating Globally: Expert knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.
Degree Requirement
Degree required
Additional Information
This role will be based 5-days per week in office at a Caterpillar hub in Irving, TX, Alpharetta GA, or Mossville, IL.
Domestic relocation is available for this position
Sponsorship is not available for this position
This role will require 25% - 50% travel (domestic and international)
What You Will Get:
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 benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.
Summary Pay Range:
$185,400.00 - $278,160.00
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.Relocation is available for this position.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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
September 9, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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