Field Service Engineer

About the Role

Siemens Energy is seeking individuals for their Field Service Engineer - Early Career Engineering Training Program. This program offers a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on technical training, and real-world field experience, aiming to develop recognized field engineering experts. The role involves maintaining and upgrading electrical generation machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete classroom and instructor-led training in Orlando, FL and Houston, TX (Deer Park) for 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 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 to increase power output and efficiency.
• Perform niche mechanical and electrical testing.
• Serve 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 closely with customers, field technicians, engineers, and service teams.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field by start date.
• Enjoy tackling sophisticated mechanical problems using both analytical and hands-on approaches.
• Ability to work closely with a team and customers to provide outstanding service.
• Self-starting leadership qualities, utilizing resources to build innovative solutions.
• Openness to travel, including extended periods away from home (typically 200-250 days per year, durations of 2 to 15 weeks).
• Willingness to work extended hours (up to 12-14 hours per day, including weekends and holidays, totaling 60-84 hours per week).
• Physical ability to ascend and descend ladders, work in confined spaces, move boxes 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 need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Program commencement dates in January and February 2027.
• In-person interviewing event in Orlando and/or Houston starting in September.

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.
• Military Talent: Navy Nuclear, Aviation Maintenance, Power Generation Specialists, Mechanical Technicians, Electrical Technicians, and veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

Locations

• Priority Locations (after training): Chicago, Philadelphia, Las Vegas.
• Other Locations: Dallas, Boston, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Jensen Beach, Charlotte, Kansas, Milwaukee, Denver, Sacramento, Orlando, Houston, Pittsburg.

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.
• Base salary range: $72k-$79k.
• 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.