Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer

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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.

Build the Future of Caterpillar's Global Footprint

Are you ready to lead complex, high-impact facilities projects that shape the future of one of the world's most recognized industrial companies?

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Facilities Mechanical Engineer to join our corporate Global Facilities Planning team. This role offers the unique opportunity to be subject matter expert with deep technical skills and lead the planning, design, and construction of major capital projects across North America and around the world. From advanced manufacturing facilities and distribution centers to innovative office environments, you will play a critical role in delivering projects that directly support Caterpillar's global business strategy.

As a trusted advisor and technical expert, you will work alongside senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and industry partners to solve complex challenges, implement innovative facility solutions, and help define the future workplace and manufacturing environments of Caterpillar.

This position can be based in Peoria, Illinois or Dallas, Texas and offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of domestic and international projects.

Why Join Our Team?

• Lead projects that have visible enterprise-wide impact.
• Manage multimillion-dollar capital investments across a global portfolio.
• Collaborate with experienced project managers and engineering professionals recognized as subject matter experts throughout Caterpillar.
• Define and document facility standards, engineering best practices, and project delivery strategies across the enterprise.
• Work on projects spanning manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, research, and office facilities.
• Gain international experience while partnering with teams around the world.
• Help drive innovation, sustainability, workplace transformation, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as both a project management leader and technical expert, overseeing complex facility initiatives from concept through occupancy.

Project Leadership

• Lead multiple concurrent facilities capital projects ranging from renovations to large-scale new construction projects, including investments exceeding $10 million.
• Direct all phases of project delivery including planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Establish project scope, budgets, schedules, risk mitigation plans, and performance expectations.
• Drive successful project outcomes while balancing business needs, lifecycle costs, operational impacts, and long-term value.

Technical Expertise

• Serve as a recognized internal expert in mechanical engineering.
• Provide engineering guidance and strategic recommendations for office, warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities.
• Apply deep knowledge of facility systems, engineering principles, construction practices, and building operations to solve complex challenges.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Business Units, Real Estate, Environmental Health & Safety, Purchasing, Maintenance, Risk Management, and executive leadership.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision-making.

Enterprise Leadership

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, governance, and facilities engineering processes.
• Promote Caterpillar standards for safety, quality, sustainability, compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Share knowledge and mentor others through technical leadership and best-practice development.

What You Bring

You are a strategic thinker, influential leader, and experienced project professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Required Capabilities

• Expert-level mechanical engineering experience for corporate office and industrial facilities projects.
• Expert-level project management experience delivering complex facilities projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results without direct authority.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Experience negotiating construction contracts and developing supplier relationships.
• Background leading projects in manufacturing, industrial, commercial, institutional, or large corporate environments.
• Experience collaborating across diverse teams and cultures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project or Planner.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a consulting engineer designing corporate office and industrial facilities.
• Experience leading international facilities projects.
• Knowledge of workplace strategy, facility planning, and capital portfolio management.
• Experience implementing process improvements and organizational best practices.
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, and facility modernization initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant facilities engineering, construction, or project management experience.

Top Candidate Will Also Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect’s license.
• Experience managing large capital programs and global project portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.

Additional Information

• Location: Irving, TX
• Travel: Moderate travel up to 30%
• Relocation: Available domestically for qualified candidates
• Sponsorship: Not available

Make an Impact That Lasts

Build what matters. For more than a century, Caterpillar has built a better, more sustainable world. The facilities we build for Caterpillar enable the people who build the world's infrastructure. This is more than a project management role. It is an opportunity to shape workplaces, manufacturing facilities, and operational environments that support Caterpillar's global success for decades to come.

If you're energized by solving complex challenges, leading transformative projects, and influencing the future of a world-class organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Summary Pay Range:

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:

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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