2026 Entry Level Fleet Engineer

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description 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.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

providing technical and administrative support to Fleet Managers in maintaining and managing machinery management Agreements between Solar and customers
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
participate in and support onsite condition assessments
support fleet manager with service bulletin compliance and implementation of corrective actions as well as follow up on pending issues defined within issue tracker
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.