Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Role Definition
As Associate Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the Engineering & Design of Solar Turbine’s Construction Services’ Products. Candidate will demonstrate Analysing project design data & Consolidating Piping, Electrical, & Structural design data within the Oil & Gas industry
The identified candidate will be a member of a cross-functional team that Involves in Procurement, inhouse Fabrication, quality compliance, As Built changes, Commissioning, Site Queries resolution activities and ensues all performance metrics are achieved
Responsibilities
The candidate should possess a minimum of 6-8 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of discipline-related industry Codes & and have experience with standards application across engineering specifications and vendor documentation. Comprehensive familiarity with CAD software packages supporting.
- A solid understanding of international and industry-specific standards is required to ensure regulatory compliance. This includes
- Knowledge of Piping design Codes and Standards such as ASME B 31.3 & B 31.8 & API
- Knowledge of Structural Engineering Design Codes & Standards such as ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, OSHA etc
- knowledge of Electrical discipline-related industry standards, (e.g., NEC/IEC, ISA, ASME, NACE, API, IEEE)
- In-depth knowledge of different material types (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys) and their specific Properties
- Familiarity with the main types of equipment and components used in oil and gas projects, such as pumps, valves, piping, fittings, flanges, and gaskets.
- Performing regular data audits and setting up validation rules to ensure that all material data meets defined quality standards upon entry.
- Knowledge of logistics planning, transportation, storage, and warehouse management to support material flow to project sites.
- The ability to develop and communicate plans for managing changes to material master data and related processes.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with various project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and operations, to gather material requirements and resolve issues.
- Knowledge of project phases: Understanding the documentation needs for the entire project life cycle, detailed design, and commissioning, is necessary for proper tracking
- The ability to prepare and provide reports on document progress and status for project managers and management.
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Autodesk Software’s Knowledge such as Autodesk Plant 3D, Advance Steel, Revit. Inventor etc
- Preparation MTO, BOM from Structural 3D Models.
- Flexible and quick to learn global developments in EPC- Oil & Gas projects technologies and adopt.
- Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Provide virtual technical support for shop floor for the orders engineered & commissioning support.
Competencies:
- Definition drawings, 3D Modelling, Smart attributes.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- MTOs/BOMs, NWD models Review, understanding Vendor Drawing.
- Basic Working experience with 3D Design Tools: Advance Steel, Revit, Tekla, AutoCad & E3D.
Degree Requirement
BE/B.Tech from accredited Engineering Institute with 6-8 years of Oil and Gas/ Power Plant Experience.
Skill Descriptors
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analysing data.
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 Basic Understanding:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.
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 behaviours.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviours 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.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
• Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.
• Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.
• Pursues, prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.
3D Software: Knowledge of the types, features and tools of 3D software; ability to use, implement, test and upgrade the software package in the process of 3D models production.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists in designing 3D models using appropriate software.
• Helps others to install and maintain 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Discusses the pros and cons of competitive 3D software from a business perspective.
• Works with the standard features and facilities of 3D software.
• Asks industry experts about the usage and functionality of a particular 3D rendering software.
Candidate should Well Versed with Oil and gas EPC projects with exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Posting Dates:
December 15, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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