Field Service Engineer - Early Career Engineering Training Program (P)

A Snapshot of Your Day

Shape the Future of Energy

Are you seeking more than just a typical engineering job? At Siemens Energy, you’ll travel to power plants across North America, working with some of the largest and most advanced turbines and generators in the world.

Our industry-leading Field Service Engineer in Training Program offers a unique blend of classroom instruction, hands-on technical training, and real-world field experience. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to support critical energy infrastructure, gaining the skills to become a recognized field engineering expert.

This is your opportunity to launch a dynamic career where every project is unique, each day presents new challenges, and your contributions directly support reliable energy generation. Join our world-class Field Service organization and be part of maintaining and upgrading some of the most powerful electrical generation machinery, including gas and steam turbines and generators.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• During your first 12 months, you will complete classroom and instructor led training in Orlando, FL and Houston, TX (Deer Park) and participate in on-the-job training with expert engineers at multiple customer sites across the US. This will include working directly with our leading staff of field service engineers to develop skills in equipment operation, maintenance, job site safety, project management, leadership, and Siemens Energy’s business systems.
• Once you complete training as a Field Service Engineer, you’ll supervise technicians and mechanics during power plant maintenance shutdowns (both planned and unplanned) and be responsible for disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling turbines and generators.
• You will coordinate the upgrading of mechanical and electrical systems on turbine generators to increase power output and efficiency, while also collaborating with our worldwide engineering staff to perform niche mechanical and electrical testing.
• As the primary customer contact during outages, you will ensure that repairs are made in a timely and accurate manner, while traveling 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.
• Additionally, you will assist with equipment disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and reassembly, and collaborate closely with customers, field technicians, engineers, and service teams to develop expertise in power generation systems and field engineering practices, as well as learn project management, technical leadership, safety, and customer engagement skills.
• We're seeking individuals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want a career that combines engineering, travel, teamwork, and hands-on work.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• 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.
• You enjoy using both your mind and hands to tackle sophisticated mechanical problems while working closely with a team and our customers to provide outstanding service. As a self-starting leader, you utilize all available resources and guide others to build innovative solutions to challenging mechanical issues.
• You are open to travel, willing to spend extended periods away from home, as our Field Service Engineers typically travel 200-250 days per year for durations ranging from 2 to 15 weeks at a time. While deployed, you will work extended hours of up to 12-14 hours per day, including weekends and holidays, with a typical work week totaling 60-84 hours.
• You can ascend and descend ladders to examine equipment, positioning yourself in confined spaces, moving boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, working in outdoor weather conditions, walking long distances, and sharing cramped office trailers with other employees.
• This program offers a flexible schedule that enhances your professional impact, earning potential, and work-life balance. We are currently recruiting for our next class, which will commence in January and February 2027. Our recruitment timeline includes an in-person interviewing event in Orlando and/or Houston during phases starting in Sept.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
• This position requires driving as an essential job function. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record at the time of application. Employees must maintain these requirements throughout their employment and may be subject to periodic driving record reviews in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Priority Locations where you will be hired after training: Chicago, Philadelphia, Las Vegas Other Locations: Dallas, Boston, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Jensen Beach, Charlotte, Kansas, Milwaukee, Denver, Sacramento, Orlando, Houston, Pittsburg
  
  
  

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

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet!

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90 countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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
• Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position $72k-79k Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.
  
  
  

In addition to a competitive base salary, eligible employees may benefit from:

• 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
  
  
  

Work hard, earn more, and be rewarded for supporting critical energy infrastructure across North America.