Associate Design Engineer Architecture -Panel

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. You will involve in the design of the Oil & Gas Projects such as Gas Compression stations project, you will demonstrate designing, implementing, and maintaining Architectural/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 6-8 years of industry experience in engineering / design execution and associated applications. Experience should include significant, demonstrated results leading Architectural/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 Codes & standards such as 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 Architectural/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
• Architectural 3D Modelling using Creo & Revit
• Equip layout, Arch. dwgs – Plans/Elevations, details, site installation Dwgs.
• Review of all the Architectural deliverable and timely delivery with highest Quality.
• Co-ordinating design activities with other Disciplines
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Architectural 3D Modelling using Creo & Revit

• Structure drawings – Details, Plan & Elevation drawing, layouts,
• MTOs/BOMs, NWD models, Clash checks, Vendor Drawing Review.
• Working experience with 3D Design Tools: Revit, Creo, Advance Steel, Tekla, AutoCad & E3D.

Degree Requirement

BE/B.Tech/ in Civil/ Structural Engineering from accredited Engineering Institute.

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:

October 22, 2025 - November 4, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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