Field Service Engineer

About The Role

Siemens Energy's industry-leading Field Service Engineer in Training Program offers a unique blend of classroom instruction, hands-on technical training, and real-world field experience. This program is designed to launch a dynamic career where every project is unique, each day presents new challenges, and contributions directly support reliable energy generation. You will gain the skills to become a recognized field engineering expert, 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) during the first 12 months.
• 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 planned and unplanned power plant maintenance shutdowns.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble turbines and generators.
• Coordinate the upgrading of mechanical and electrical systems on turbine generators to increase power output and efficiency.
• Perform niche mechanical and electrical testing, collaborating with worldwide engineering staff.
• Act as the primary customer contact during outages, ensuring timely and accurate repairs.
• Travel to power generation facilities throughout North America to support maintenance, inspections, repairs, upgrades, and commissioning activities on gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with equipment disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and reassembly.
• Collaborate with customers, field technicians, engineers, and service teams to develop expertise in power generation systems and field engineering practices.
• Learn project management, technical leadership, safety, and customer engagement skills.
• Solve complex technical challenges combining engineering, travel, teamwork, and hands-on work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is required by your start date.
• Enjoy using both mind and hands to tackle sophisticated mechanical problems.
• Ability to work closely with a team and customers to provide outstanding service.
• Act as a self-starting leader, utilizing all available resources and guiding others to build innovative solutions.
• Open to travel, willing to spend extended periods away from home (typically 200-250 days per year for durations ranging from 2 to 15 weeks).
• Ability to work extended hours of up to 12-14 hours per day, including weekends and holidays (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, and walk long distances.
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• This position requires driving as an essential job function. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

Preferred backgrounds include

• 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 such as Navy Nuclear, Aviation Maintenance, Power Generation Specialists, Mechanical Technicians, Electrical Technicians, and veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

About The Team

• Gas Services division focuses on low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization.
• Encompasses all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators, offering decarbonization opportunities through service, modernization, and digitalization.

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 match
• 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

Priority Locations (Post-Training): Chicago, Philadelphia, Las Vegas

Other Locations: Dallas, Boston, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Jensen Beach, Charlotte, Kansas, Milwaukee, Denver, Sacramento, Orlando, Houston, Pittsburg

Program Start Dates: January and February 2027