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Project Engineer

Peterson Cat
San Leandro, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Engineer at our San Leandro, CA location.

Summary

The Project Engineer serves as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and external customers, supporting standby power systems, industrial engines, and marine projects. The role provides application support to contractors and customers, prepares detailed engineering submittals, and coordinates with Caterpillar and other vendors to gather required technical documentation.

Essential Job Functions

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Act as technical liaison between Sales/Project Managers and Customers.
  • Work with contractors/customers to answer application and installation questions.
  • Preparation of detailed Engineering Submittals for complete standby power systems, industrial engine, and marine projects as assigned.
  • Interface with Caterpillar factory and other outside vendors to gather required documentation.
  • Generate official correspondence and responses to submittal review comments from consulting engineers and contractors.
  • Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals and other close-out documentation as may be required.
  • Maintain and revise the Peterson Power Drawings Database.
  • Maintain and update the CAT Drawings Database.
  • Work in concert with Project Managers on assigned projects.
  • Up to 10% travel to customers and vendor meetings, and jobsites out of our territory.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

The pay range for this position is: $95,000 - $110,000. (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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