2026 Entry Level Fleet Engineer

Solar Turbines Incorporated • San Diego, CA

72d • $75,500

About The Position

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 and Mabank, TX. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree 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.

Nice To Haves

• Able to work in extreme or adverse environments.
• Previous Internship or related work experience with customer facing activities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate equipment failure investigations and root cause determination with appropriate groups.
• Compile and submit engineering reports and analysis to fleet managers for review.
• Support fleet manager with alert management, preventative action reports, value tracking, and compilation of monthly reports and submission to customers.
• Participate in and support onsite condition assessments.
• Support fleet manager with service bulletin compliance and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide overviews to Field Service Representatives and other personnel who will be visiting customer site.

Benefits

• Base salary of 75,500.
• Annual incentive bonus plan.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1.
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.).
• 401(k) Savings Plan including company match.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts.
• Career Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees