Facilities Project Engineer

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre joining a global team who care not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We dont 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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

As an Facilities Engineer , you will provide maintenance, installation, and consulting support for building and infrastructure requirements of an Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center.

Projects are specific to new building construction, existing building expansion, renovation of existing facilities, sustainability improvements, building systems modernization, improvement, or regulatory compliance updates, and building related improvements (fire protection, floor preparations, lighting, etc) to support implementation of automated and/or conventional storage and material handling systems.

A Facilities Engineer needs a fundamental understanding about warehousing logistics and how it impacts building design elements such as building clear height, floor loading capacity, electrical demand requirements, etc. In addition to technical skills, a Facilities Engineer must demonstrate intermediate to strong skilled levels of the following competencies: integrity & trust; building inclusive relationships; customer focus; problem solving; priority setting; and dealing with uncertainty.

Although the requirements above describe most of the responsibilities of the position, due to the breadth of challenges that arise on projects, it is sometimes expected that a Facilities Engineer will take on other responsibilities outside of this job description.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: 25% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Domestic
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

To be successful, a Facilities Engineer must utilize technical and soft skills, along with effective communication to lead and / or support the following type of activities:

Site development supplier selection
Technical review of the supplier solution
Engineering design specifications for the project, i.e. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural. Examples of these activities include floor loading requirements, building bay spacing, roofing systems, HVAC systems, building electrical requirements, etc.
Fire and life safety solutions that meet local building code and property insurance carrier requirements.
Basic understanding of Primary and Secondary Power electrical distribution system
Sustainable building practices and solutions
Understanding of building construction regulations

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Facilities Management: Knowledge of safety measures for physical facilities; ability to maintain, care for and develop commercial and physical facilities.

Emergency Management: Knowledge of emergency management tools and techniques in a manufacturing organization; ability to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency.

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

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

Willingness to travel up to 50% of work time to domestic and international locations
5+ years of construction industry experience
Strong PC Skills (Microsoft applications - Excel, PowerPoint, Word & AutoCAD)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in warehouse planning and design, supply chain, or manufacturing logistics

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience .

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, weve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

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.

Posting Dates:

June 23, 2025 - July 7, 2025

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.

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