Field Service Engineer

About the Role

The Field Service Engineer - Early Career Engineering Training Program is an opportunity to launch a dynamic career in energy technology. This program offers a unique blend of classroom instruction, hands-on technical training, and real-world field experience, preparing individuals to become recognized field engineering experts. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to support critical energy infrastructure, working with advanced 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 power plant maintenance shutdowns (planned and unplanned).
• 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 in collaboration with worldwide engineering staff.
• 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 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is required by your start date.
• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges using both intellect and practical application.
• Possess strong teamwork and customer service skills.
• Act as a self-starting leader, utilizing 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 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 perform physical tasks including ascending/descending ladders, positioning in confined spaces, moving boxes up to 40 pounds, working in outdoor weather conditions, and walking long distances.
• Must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record at the time of application and maintain these throughout employment.
• Priority Locations for post-training employment: Chicago, Philadelphia, Las Vegas.
• Other Locations: Dallas, Boston, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Jensen Beach, Charlotte, Kansas, Milwaukee, Denver, Sacramento, Orlando, Houston, Pittsburg.

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.

About The Team

• Gas Services Division: Offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization, covering all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. Focuses on decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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.