Controls Design Engineer - San Diego - Solar Turbines

    Solar Turbines
    Solar Turbines San Diego

    15 hours ago

    Description
    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.
    Job Summary:
    Solar Turbines Inc. is looking for a motivated, creative, high performing entry-level engineer to join the Custom Solutions Engineering Value Stream team.
    The Engineering Value Stream is a dynamic project execution environment where you, and your Mentor, will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines with the goal of supporting our Customers and Manufacturing.
    The ideal candidate for this position would be an entry-level Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer or Mechanical Engineer, with an interest in electrical equipment design and software programming/testing to control electro-mechanical systems.
    Job Accountabilities:
    Job duties include the design of electrical hardware and control systems for gas turbines, power generators, natural gas compressors, and methane emissions reduction systems. Primary deliverables include electrical schematic drawings and control software (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
    Initial accountabilities may include Software Test whereby candidate would be exposed to how the system operates via simulation software. This position requires coordinating with various organizations within Solar Turbines, including direct interface with external customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are imperative.
    The successful candidate will collaborate in an Engineering Value Stream with up to 10 other engineering disciplines. Having the ability to work well with a team, paying attention to detail with a focus on quality, and the drive to deliver on time is critical to this position. A sense of urgency and organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.
    Additional duties include supporting field personnel during commissioning and the resolution of safety critical risk assessments. This position provides opportunities to travel to support Customer Design Review meetings, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) meetings, and support installed equipment in the Field.
    Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
    • GPA 2.8 or above
    Top Candidates Have:
    • The successful candidate will have educational and/or experience-based exposure to electrical equipment design and control software for PLC applications.
    • Direct experience with programming PLCs and Windows-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems is a plus. Knowledge of Turbomachinery Electrical Loop Schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Control Systems is highly desired.
    Summary Pay Range:
    $72, $108,540.00
    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
    Posting Dates:
    February 25, March 11, 2026
    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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