Altorfer Cat
Electrical Project Engineer, Power Systems
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Overview Power the data centers, hospitals, and other mission-critical facilities of tomorrow—designing both rugged rental products and stationary generator-set packages that keep them online. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll work in a unique manufacturing and dealer environment, leveraging expert-level AutoCAD and Inventor skills to craft low- and medium-voltage AC layouts, DC controls, and the logic that ties multiple gensets into advanced paralleling switchgear and smart control panels. Juggle multiple high-impact projects, troubleshoot in the test cell, and serve as the go-to authority for production teams and customers alike—making an outsized impact alongside a collaborative squad of engineers, sales pros, and suppliers.
Responsibilities
Develop exact electrical documentation: produce comprehensive wiring schematics, conduit schedules, and panel layouts in AutoCAD and Inventor for diesel and natural gas gensets, ensuring every reference, layer, and legend is unambiguous.
Engineer control panel and breaker assemblies: size and specify breakers, relays, PLC/HMI hardware, and interface circuits that integrate with low to medium-voltage paralleling switchgear and DC control systems.
Verify compliance—line-by-line: audit project drawings, vendor prints, and specifications against UL, NFPA 70/110, ISO, and customer standards; log variances and close them before release.
Provide data-driven field support: diagnose startup, commissioning, and controls problems for technicians through root-cause-based recommendations that feed back into design libraries.
Serve as the technical reference for customers: translate application questions into concise recommendations and document in formal engineering notes.
Maintain production continuity: follow standard protocols and proven design protocols to ensure high-quality products that meet or exceed customer requirements.
Manage the submittal dossier: assemble, index, and track all drawings, studies, and data sheets through the approval cycle; document every revision for full traceability.
Leverage Caterpillar engineering resources: retrieve and interpret factory application guides, PID data, and software updates; ensure latest revisions are embedded in each project.
Enable precise estimating: deliver dimensioned one-lines, BOMs, and labor take-offs to the Sales team so quotes reflect real scope, margin, and risk.
Design for the exceptional case: apply first-principles analysis to bespoke components or control sequences required by unique site conditions or regulatory environments.
Control the critical path: use tools and milestone checklists to keep engineering actions on time, document slippage causes, and propose corrective actions proactively.
Adapt as requirements evolve: re-baseline drawings, calculations, designs, and priorities so the entire team works from a single source of truth.
Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) — or at least ten years of hands-on experience in the engine-driven power-generation industry or a closely related technology field with design engineering experience for 5+ years. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Caterpillar toolsets (CAT ET, CAT Monitoring Software, SIS Web, TMI, EDDC) is highly desirable. Working knowledge of diesel- and natural-gas generator sets is preferred; familiarity with lithium-ion energy-storage systems is a plus. Thorough understanding of NFPA 70/110, NEC, NEMA, UL, IEEE. Expert-level 2D drafting in AutoCAD; 3D modeling in Inventor (or comparable platforms). Exposure to generator paralleling switchgear, remote-fuel supply, and remote-cooling systems is preferred.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; motor vehicle driving record check for final candidate.
Benefits and Compensation
Altorfer Inc. offers an industry-leading compensation and benefit package:
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
Paid Time Off prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
Education Assistance
Personal Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Assistance, Identity & Fraud Protection
Salary and Work Environment Salary Range: $60K to $120K annually. Work is normally performed both indoors and outdoors with moderate to high noise; travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Overview Power the data centers, hospitals, and other mission-critical facilities of tomorrow—designing both rugged rental products and stationary generator-set packages that keep them online. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll work in a unique manufacturing and dealer environment, leveraging expert-level AutoCAD and Inventor skills to craft low- and medium-voltage AC layouts, DC controls, and the logic that ties multiple gensets into advanced paralleling switchgear and smart control panels. Juggle multiple high-impact projects, troubleshoot in the test cell, and serve as the go-to authority for production teams and customers alike—making an outsized impact alongside a collaborative squad of engineers, sales pros, and suppliers.
Responsibilities
Develop exact electrical documentation: produce comprehensive wiring schematics, conduit schedules, and panel layouts in AutoCAD and Inventor for diesel and natural gas gensets, ensuring every reference, layer, and legend is unambiguous.
Engineer control panel and breaker assemblies: size and specify breakers, relays, PLC/HMI hardware, and interface circuits that integrate with low to medium-voltage paralleling switchgear and DC control systems.
Verify compliance—line-by-line: audit project drawings, vendor prints, and specifications against UL, NFPA 70/110, ISO, and customer standards; log variances and close them before release.
Provide data-driven field support: diagnose startup, commissioning, and controls problems for technicians through root-cause-based recommendations that feed back into design libraries.
Serve as the technical reference for customers: translate application questions into concise recommendations and document in formal engineering notes.
Maintain production continuity: follow standard protocols and proven design protocols to ensure high-quality products that meet or exceed customer requirements.
Manage the submittal dossier: assemble, index, and track all drawings, studies, and data sheets through the approval cycle; document every revision for full traceability.
Leverage Caterpillar engineering resources: retrieve and interpret factory application guides, PID data, and software updates; ensure latest revisions are embedded in each project.
Enable precise estimating: deliver dimensioned one-lines, BOMs, and labor take-offs to the Sales team so quotes reflect real scope, margin, and risk.
Design for the exceptional case: apply first-principles analysis to bespoke components or control sequences required by unique site conditions or regulatory environments.
Control the critical path: use tools and milestone checklists to keep engineering actions on time, document slippage causes, and propose corrective actions proactively.
Adapt as requirements evolve: re-baseline drawings, calculations, designs, and priorities so the entire team works from a single source of truth.
Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred) — or at least ten years of hands-on experience in the engine-driven power-generation industry or a closely related technology field with design engineering experience for 5+ years. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Caterpillar toolsets (CAT ET, CAT Monitoring Software, SIS Web, TMI, EDDC) is highly desirable. Working knowledge of diesel- and natural-gas generator sets is preferred; familiarity with lithium-ion energy-storage systems is a plus. Thorough understanding of NFPA 70/110, NEC, NEMA, UL, IEEE. Expert-level 2D drafting in AutoCAD; 3D modeling in Inventor (or comparable platforms). Exposure to generator paralleling switchgear, remote-fuel supply, and remote-cooling systems is preferred.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; motor vehicle driving record check for final candidate.
Benefits and Compensation
Altorfer Inc. offers an industry-leading compensation and benefit package:
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
Paid Time Off prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
Education Assistance
Personal Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Assistance, Identity & Fraud Protection
Salary and Work Environment Salary Range: $60K to $120K annually. Work is normally performed both indoors and outdoors with moderate to high noise; travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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