Solar Turbines

2027 Entry Level Fleet Engineer

Solar Turbines  •  $72k - $109k/yr  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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.

The Fleet Engineer rotation program is a 3-year program. The first year will be spent in training focused on a broad exposure to Solar’s products and the Customer Service organization. After the 14 months of training, the candidate must commit to spending 2 additional years at 1 of our U.S. district offices as a Fleet Engineer. At this time, the selected candidate will be given a company vehicle to travel. The training provided will be a combination of classroom and online training, significant hands-on training, structured on the job training in the field, and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations including:

San Diego, CA

  • Administrative modules

  • Safety Training

  • Gas Turbine Package Familiarization training

  • Control Systems training

  • Customer Services Experience

Mabank, TX

  • Principles & Applications of Control Systems

  • Borescope of Turbine Engines

  • Power Generation and Gas Compression

  • Rigging & lifting of large components

  • Alignment

  • Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting

While in San Diego and Texas (the first 8 months of training), the successful candidate will receive:

  • On-line web-based training and classroom training.

  • Commissioning and maintenance field assignments at customer sites.

  • Controls engineering assignment.

  • Exposure to the Customer Service Response Center and QHSE training.

  • Time in engine teardown, build and test and field assignments at customer sites.

During the following 6 months:

  • Candidate will be trained on all aspects of Machinery.

  • Management Services and support a Solar Fleet Manager in a U.S. District Office.

  • Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

This is a hands-on position which requires heavy travel and overtime, relocation, heavy customer-interface, and possible offshore assignments. This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to Fleet Managers in maintaining and managing machinery management Agreements between Solar and customers. The Engineer facilitates equipment failure investigations and root cause determination with appropriate groups; compiles and submits engineering reports and analysis to fleet managers for review; supports fleet manager with alert management, preventative action reports, value tracking, and compilation of monthly reports and submission to customers.

He/She/They will participate in and support onsite condition assessments. Fleet engineer will also support fleet manager with service bulletin compliance and implementation of corrective actions as well as follow up on pending issues defined within issue tracker. Fleet engineer must be well versed in both Solar and customer Health Safety Security and Environment management systems. Ensure compliance to the Health Safety Security and Environment requirements, best practices and provide overviews to Field Service Representatives and other personnel who will be visiting customer site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

• Minimum of bachelor’sdegree in engineering

• Must be able and willing to travel, relocate, and work overtime.

• High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.

• Ability to handle stress and communicate in a professional manner.

• 0-2 years related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Able to work in extreme or adverse environments. High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.

  • Ability to handle stress and work in a high-pressure environment.

  • Communicate in a professional manner.

  • Previous Internship or related work experience with customer facing activities strongly preferred.

Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 16, 2026 - July 21, 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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Solar Turbines

About Solar Turbines

Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.

Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
1927
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