Field Service Engineer

About the Role

This early career engineering training program offers a unique blend of classroom instruction, hands-on technical training, and real-world field experience. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to support critical energy infrastructure and gain the skills to become a recognized field engineering expert. This is an opportunity to launch a dynamic career where every project is unique, each day presents new challenges, and your contributions directly support reliable energy generation. You will be part of maintaining and upgrading powerful electrical generation machinery, including gas and steam turbines and generators.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete classroom and instructor-led training in Orlando, FL and Houston, TX (Deer Park).
• Participate in on-the-job training with expert engineers at multiple customer sites across the US.
• Develop skills in equipment operation, maintenance, job site safety, project management, leadership, and Siemens Energy’s business systems.
• Supervise technicians and mechanics during power plant maintenance shutdowns.
• Be responsible for disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling turbines and generators.
• Coordinate the upgrading of mechanical and electrical systems on turbine generators.
• Perform niche mechanical and electrical testing.
• Act as the primary customer contact during outages to ensure timely and accurate repairs.
• Travel to power generation facilities throughout North America to support maintenance, inspections, repairs, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with equipment disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and reassembly.
• Collaborate with customers, field technicians, engineers, and service teams.
• Develop expertise in power generation systems and field engineering practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• Desire a career that combines engineering, travel, teamwork, and hands-on work.
• Open to travel, willing to spend extended periods away from home (typically 200-250 days per year, for durations of 2 to 15 weeks).
• Willingness to work extended hours (up to 12-14 hours per day, including weekends and holidays), with a typical work week totaling 60-84 hours.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, position yourself in confined spaces, move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, work in outdoor weather conditions, walk long distances, and share cramped office trailers.
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Laptop required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is required by your start date (staggering start dates in January and February 2027).
• Candidates graduating in the following year are encouraged to apply for other open opportunities related to the summer hiring program.
• Enjoy using both your mind and hands to tackle sophisticated mechanical problems.
• Ability to work closely with a team and customers to provide outstanding service.
• Self-starting leader who utilizes all available resources and guides others.
• Preferred backgrounds:
• Engineering Graduates: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology
• Technical & Trade Graduates: Power Generation, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, and Military Talent (e.g., Navy Nuclear, Aviation Maintenance, Power Generation Specialists, Mechanical Technicians, Electrical Technicians, veterans).

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave
• 401K savings plan with company
• Overtime earning opportunities
• Premium holiday pay, where applicable
• Daily per diem while traveling
• Travel-related compensation and reimbursement
• Annual performance incentive opportunities
• Employee referral bonus programs
• Base salary range: $72k - $79k. Specific offers determined by factors such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs.