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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.\nAbout EPD\nCaterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.\nWith a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.\nWe are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better-more sustainable-world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!\nWhat You Will Do\nThe Grid Code Integration team is responsible for understanding global grid codes, facilitating evaluation of technical requirements and product capability, and managing grid code certification of Caterpillar Electric Power products including gas and diesel generating sets, inverter products such as the modular Power Conversion System (mPCS) and the range of Cat Energy Control System (ECS) controls. The team is expanding responsibilities to provide technical consultancy on data center architecture and applications, and to provide Electric Power Simulation services, including site-level studies related to grid connections and data center solutions.\nThis role provides a unique opportunity for a Senior Engineering Specialist to develop their understanding of large-scale Electric Power projects, become a key technical consultant for customers and sales teams in the rapidly evolving area of AI datacenter architecture and grid code applications, and apply their expertise within an experienced team. For the right candidate, this role will include opportunities to collaborate with multiple Engineering teams and stakeholders across the Prime Power Customer Solutions and Standby Power Customer Solutions teams, Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) and Solar Turbines teams, supporting customers and providing technical leadership on complex projects.\nAs a Senior Engineering Specialist, you will primarily lead technical consultancy and engineering support for AI data center and large-scale power system applications, acting as a subject matter expert for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders on prime power solutions, grid integration, and power system performance. You will oversee power system simulation studies, support business development activities, collaborate across Caterpillar divisions to develop integrated power solutions, provide technical leadership within the team, and represent Caterpillar in engagements with customers, utilities, consultants, certification bodies, and industry organizations.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide technical consultancy for AI data center and large-scale power system architectures, helping customers develop robust solutions.\nSupport business development activities by providing technical guidance, supporting customer presentations, and providing engineering consultation during project pursuit and execution.\nOversee and work closely with the Engineering Project Team Lead to execute power system simulation studies, including grid connection, transient stability, dynamic performance, and site-level analyses for utility and data center applications.\nWork closely with cross-functional teams across EPD, LPSD, 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