Senior Principal Process Control Engineer

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Job Description:

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The Process Control Engineer at Solar Turbines is responsible for developing and implementing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and developing process control schemes for Solar’s gas turbine and electric motor-driven compressor sets. This position interfaces with Solar’s Business Development and Business Management teams, and directly with customers to lead the implementation of customer requirements in collaboration with a project design engineering team. This position requires providing technical support to Business Management during customer meetings, design reviews and Hazard & Operability Study (HAZOP) discussions, which requires the ability to travel to domestic and international customer locations.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Develop and document control strategies of balance of plant equipment and process control for gas turbine- and electric motor-driven compressors
• Develop and document compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design specifications
• Lead Balance of Plant Design Reviews with Solar cross-functional engineering team
• Provide technical expertise during design review meetings with customers
• Design RSLogix PLC software and HMI screens related to controlling balance of plant equipment
• Up to 30% business travel
  
  

What You Need To Have:

Educational background

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
  
  

Technical Excellence

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience working with turbomachinery and centrifugal compressors
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex systems and tools
  
  

Effective Communication

• Clearly articulates orally and in writing with the ability to translate technical issues and requirements to customers and stakeholders
  
  

Top Candidates Will Have:

Technical Excellence

• Understanding of PLC programming in RSLogix and Windows-based HMI systems
• Understanding of typical compressor applications in the oil & gas industry
• Deep knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressor process control systems
• Experience with compressor balance of plant equipment and yard valve control programming
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
• Experience with customer applications utilizing turbomachinery
• Experience with testing software
• Experience in developing functional specification for balance of plant equipment
  
  

Working With Others

• Field experience
• Direct experience working with Customers
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  
  

Relocation:

Domestic relocation assistance may be offered.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $171,00.00

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
  
  

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 5, 2026 - June 29, 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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