Controls Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Power & Energy:

The Caterpillar Power & Energy Segment (P&E) has a broad portfolio of products and services which include engines, generator sets, and industrial gas turbines along with other related equipment depending on the industry and application. We deliver these products and services to Cat machines, oil & gas, power generation, transportation, and industrial customers.

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. 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 an Electrical Engineering Engineer, you will be responsible for the coordination, support, and technical execution of projects and customer orders related to CAT gas engine systems. In this role, you will manage electrical engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from the initial concept and basic engineering phase through detailed engineering, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance. You will plan, design, and engineer electrical systems for power generation applications, ensuring that all technical solutions meet project requirements, customer expectations, and applicable industry standards.

Additional Information:

• Located in Houston, Texas
• This role offers relocation
• This role does not offer sponsorship
• This role requires 5 days onsite
• Travel: up to 20%

What You Will Do:

• Developing comprehensive electrical and control system concepts, covering medium- and low-voltage systems, power distribution networks, protection systems, and control technologies
• A key part of the role involves preparing and reviewing electrical documentation, including circuit diagrams, technical specifications, load calculations, cable sizing, protection coordination studies, and other engineering documents required for project execution.
• Ensure that all engineering deliverables are technically accurate, compliant with relevant regulations, and aligned with project schedules
• Work closely with internal engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, process engineering, and automation teams, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into the overall plant design including battery systems
• Effective coordination between departments and suppliers will be essential to achieving technical and commercial project objectives
• The position also requires regular communication and technical alignment with customers, suppliers, consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Provide technical expertise during project meetings, clarify customer requirements, evaluate supplier proposals, and support the resolution of technical issues throughout project execution
• Provide technical support during equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and final acceptance activities. This includes troubleshooting electrical and control systems, verifying compliance with functional requirements, and ensuring the reliable operation of marine engine and power generation equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• The successful candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline. Required 10 years of professional experience in the planning, design, and engineering of electrical systems, ideally within industrial facilities, power plants, marine applications, or large-scale plant engineering projects.
• Possess solid technical knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems, electrical protection schemes, power distribution systems, and applicable international standards such as IEC and NEC. Experience in electrical calculations, system design, and documentation management is essential.
• Proficient in the use of engineering and design software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, or comparable CAD tools for the preparation of electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• A strong understanding of control engineering principles and fieldbus communication systems, including Modbus RTU/TCP and CANbus, is highly desirable.
• As the position requires extensive interaction with customers, suppliers, and international project teams, you demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills and can present technical topics confidently in a professional environment.
• Willing to travel internationally for project-related activities, including customer meetings, site visits, commissioning support, and acceptance testing, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 20% of working time.

What Will You Have:

• 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.
• 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 organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
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.

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:

August 3, 2026 - August 16, 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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