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San Diego

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer.

STAFF LEVELENGINEERING$137K–150K/YR
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. Targeted compensation for this role is $137,000 - $150,000 Job Description This position will serve as an Electrical Engineer within our Facility Engineering group at the Harbor Drive (downtown) facility of Solar Turbines. This position manages electrical projects related to Harbor Drive facility improvements, modifications, or surveys. This includes preparing all estimates related to engineering drawings and specifications for work that is part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope. This Electrical Engineer position will evaluate our site electrical infrastructure needs and will prepare long-term cost and usage studies. Performs all necessary scheduling and coordinating of projects with internal customers, Harbor Drive Maintenance, construction personnel, and outside contractors. This includes managing capital budgets, contractor PO’s and invoicing, and contractor safety. Principle Accountabilities Provide electrical power distribution engineering analysis for facility-wide electrical needs. Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage (12kV) distribution systems, substations, and switchgear. Perform power system studies: load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, grounding, and dynamic stability. Develop protective relaying schemes, settings, and coordination for transmission/distribution interfaces. Provide technical oversight during construction, commissioning, and energization of high-voltage equipment. Manage high and low voltage single line drawings for buildings and facility. Develop life cycle plans, including inspection and test programs for all switch gear, transformers, and battery backup systems. Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering 5-8 years of Electrical Engineering experience Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC and applicable utility standards Working knowledge of AutoCAD Working knowledge with Office 365 Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license in California 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical power engineering, with at least 7 years focused on high-voltage distribution systems (12kV and above) Thorough knowledge of protective relaying (SEL, GE, Siemens), substation equipment, and distribution automation 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. Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 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 Posting Dates: 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
Pay
$137k–150k/yr
Where
San Diego · California · United States of America
Work
Not stated
Type
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Posted
19 Oct, 2026
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