Low Carbon Solutions Process Engineer

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 Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership.  Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. 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:

Caterpillar Oil & Gas is currently seeking a Process Engineer within our Carbon Capture Solutions team. In this role, you will serve as an experienced individual contributor on projects and assignments that are large and complex in nature and that support and enhance Caterpillar processes and product performance, durability, reliability, quality and serviceability.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Houston, TX
• Travel: up to and over 20% (depending on business demand)
• This position does not offer sponsorship
• This position is 5 days onsite

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership to process, mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams.
• Ability to mentor junior process engineers.
• Assist business development teams with customer presentations and technical discussions.

Process Design & Development

• Lead development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Heat and Material Balances, Process Simulations, and Basis of Design Documents
• Perform process simulations using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and other Aspen Suite tools.

• Perform technoeconomic evaluation of solutions based on process performance, economics, operability, and scalability.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and cost reduction initiatives.

Project Execution

• Support project development from feasibility studies through FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across internal and external project teams.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and 3-D model reviews.
• Review vendor packages and support equipment selection.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide technical support during customer meetings and workshops.
• Interface with EPC companies, technology providers, and equipment vendors.
• Present engineering recommendations to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support preparation of technical proposals and licensing packages.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering /or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of oil and gas experience with increasing responsibility
• In depth knowledge of molecular sieve technologies including TSA, PSA and VPSA
• Experience in other gas processing technologies including amine absorption, membranes, and distillation
• Must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Demonstrated system level understanding of engines and/or gas turbines in compression, and power generation applications
• Expertise in heat transfer, phase separation, and contactor / separator design
• Familiarity with engine emissions and aftertreatment options
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics software and applications
• Experience with chemical process flowsheets (Aspen Hysys, etc)
• Should demonstrate high Emotional Intelligence needed to be successful in a high-pressure environment while handling multiple projects

Top Candidates will also Have:

• The ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions

• Strong technical leadership skills and ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well with employees in other business units, management, and external suppliers

What Will You Have:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• 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.
• 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 7, 2026 - August 20, 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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