Electrical Engineer for Power Plant Applications

Kiel

Maschinen-/Anlagenbau

What You Will Do:

  • Manage electrical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept and basic engineering through detailed design, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance
  • Plan, design, and engineer electrical systems for power generation applications, ensuring solutions meet project requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards
  • Develop electrical and control system concepts, including medium- and low-voltage systems, power distribution, protection systems, and control technologies
  • Prepare and review electrical documentation such as circuit diagrams, technical specifications, load calculations, cable sizing, and protection coordination studies
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables are accurate, compliant with regulations, and aligned with project timelines and quality standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, process, and automation engineering) to integrate electrical systems into overall plant design effectively
  • Support installation, commissioning, and testing activities, providing technical expertise, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring reliable operation of power generation equipment

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

  • Several years of experience designing and engineering electrical systems within industrial, power generation, marine, or large-scale plant environments
  • Strong expertise in medium- and low-voltage systems, electrical protection, power distribution, and international standards such as IEC and VDE
  • Proven capability in performing electrical calculations, developing system designs, and managing comprehensive engineering documentation
  • Proficiency in engineering tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, or comparable CAD software for electrical design and documentation.
  • A structured, independent, and solution-driven approach, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail in complex engineering environments
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a willingness to travel internationally (~20%) to support global project execution.
  • Proficiency both in English and in German (spoken and written)

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
  • Hands-on experience with automation and control systems for marine engines, including knowledge of bus communication (e.g., Modbus RTU/TCP, CANbus) and control engineering principles

What You Will Get

  • Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks
  • Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Company pension plan
  • Bicycle leasing / job ticket
Job-Infos
Berufsfelder
Entwicklung
Qualitätsmanagement
Studienfächer
Elektrotechnik
Abschluss
Bachelor
Master/Diplom
Unternehmen
Caterpillar Energy Sulotions GmbH
2 ING-Jobs
Ingenieur-Gehälter
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