Senior Associate Engineer

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.

Role Definition

As Senior Associate Design Engineer ,you will be responsible for the Engineering & Design of Solar Turbine's Construction Services' Products. You will involve in the design of the Oil & Gas Projects such as Gas Compression stations project , you will demonstrate designing, implementing, and maintaining Structural design within the Oil & Gas industry

The identified candidate will be a member of a cross-functional team that Involves in FEED, Detail engineering, Procurement, inhouse Fabrication and Commissioning activities and ensues all performance metrics are achieved

Responsibilities

The candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. Experience should include significant, demonstrated results leading Structural design efforts supporting industrial gas turbine packaging and associated gas compression and power generation projects and BOP systems engineering and design. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of discipline-related industry standards, ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, OSHA etc and have experience with standards application across engineering specifications and vendor documentation. Comprehensive familiarity with CAD software packages supporting Structural design and broad knowledge of design and drafting techniques including framing drawing generation, foundation drawing creations, and details dwg creations.

• Knowledge of Structural Engineering Design Codes & Standards such as ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, OSHA etc
• Structural Member design, Connection design, Foundation Design, Pipe Rack design, Loading and load assessment.
• Design and optimization of Pipe rack and Cable tray Support structure Platforms, Ladders, Handrails, Roof Design.
• Structural Member optimization and Structural Analysis using STAAD Pro.
• 3D Modelling using Autodesk Advance Steel, Revit.
• 3D Model Review, Clash Check and Resolution.
• 2D Drawing Generation, generation of Definition Drawings, Foundation drawings.
• Preparation MTO, BOM from Structural 3D Models.
• Preparation of Technical Specification for Structural Components, RFQ finalization & Vendor Drawings review.
• 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.

Preferred Competencies:

• Definition drawings, 3D Modelling, Smart attributes
• Structural Member design, Connection design, Foundation Design, Pipe Rack design, Loading and load assessment Pipe rack and Cable tray Support structure Platforms, Ladders, Handrails, Roof Design.
• Structural Analysis using STAAD Pro
• Structure drawings – Details, Plan & Elevation drawing, layouts, Foundation drawings.
• MTOs/BOMs, NWD models, Clash checks, Vendor Drawing Review.
• Working experience with 3D Design Tools: Advance Steel, Revit, Tekla, STAAD Pro. AutoCad & E3D.

Degree Requirement

MTech/BE/B.Tech/ in Civil/ Structural Engineering from accredited Engineering Institute with 6-8 years of Oil and Gas/ Power Plant Experience..

Skill Descriptors

Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Follows defined procedures to document all routine information.
• Identifies relevant established standards, policies and practices.
• Fulfills routine information capture needs in own area.
• Uses automated tools to capture, organize and archive relevant information.
• Cites examples of different types of relevant information that need to be captured.

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 Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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 behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors 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.

Engineering - Design: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.
• Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.
• Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.
• Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.
• Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a Design or product development environment.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions.
• Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems.
• Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.
• Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.

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:

November 13, November 26, 2025

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