Oil & Gas Engineering Technical Lead - Electric Power Generation Systems

Houston, Texas

Full time

R0000404304

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.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

About the role:

As the Oil & Gas Engineering Technical Lead, you will solve challenging engineering problems involving Electric Power Generation Systems including generator sets, BESS systems, switchgear, local & system controllers, etc. and their integration into larger microgrid and drilling sites.

Additional Information:

• Travel is up to 20%

• Relocation is available

• Sponsorship is not available

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with customers and internal process partners to define, scope and execute projects that meet the needs of the customer and the business

• Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality solutions and providing clear requirements and recommendations to process partners and stakeholders

• Assist with the design, test, and commissioning of system solutions to ensure successful deployment to the customer

• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to our component and system solution

What You Have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; Ability to effectively define technical requirements and work with a team to create and evaluate multiple solutions.

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.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving engineering, organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues when they arise.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of large electric power generation systems (generator sets, BESS systems, switchgear, local & system controllers, etc.), their integration into larger microgrid and drilling sites, and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Additional Requirement:

• Engineer Degree Required or equivalent experience required

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:

November 13, 2026 - November 22, 2026

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.

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