2026 Entry Level Fleet Engineer

Career Area:

Product Support

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Job Description

The Fleet Engineer rotation program is a 3-year program. The first year will be spent in training focused on a broad exposure to Solar’s products and the Customer Service organization. After the 14 months of training, the candidate must commit to spending 2 additional years at 1 of our U.S. district offices as a Fleet Engineer. At this time, the selected candidate will be given a company vehicle to travel. The training provided will be a combination of classroom and online training, significant hands-on training, structured on the job training in the field, and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations including:

San Diego, CA

- Administrative modules

- Safety Training

- Gas Turbine Package Familiarization training

- Control Systems training

- Customer Services Experience

Mabank, TX

- Principles & Applications of Control Systems

- Borescope of Turbine Engines

- Power Generation and Gas Compression

- Rigging & lifting of large components

- Alignment

- Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting

While in San Diego and Texas (the first 8 months of training), the successful candidate will receive:

- On-line web-based training and classroom training.

- Commissioning and maintenance field assignments at customer sites.

- Controls engineering assignment.

- Exposure to the Customer Service Response Center and QHSE training.

- Time in engine teardown, build and test and field assignments at customer sites.

During the following 6 months:

- Candidate will be trained on all aspects of Machinery.

- Management Services and support a Solar Fleet Manager in a U.S. District Office.

- Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

This is a hands-on position which requires heavy travel and overtime, relocation, heavy customer-interface, and possible offshore assignments. This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to Fleet Managers in maintaining and managing machinery management Agreements between Solar and customers. The Engineer facilitates equipment failure investigations and root cause determination with appropriate groups; compiles and submits engineering reports and analysis to fleet managers for review; supports fleet manager with alert management, preventative action reports, value tracking, and compilation of monthly reports and submission to customers.

He/She/They will participate in and support onsite condition assessments. Fleet engineer will also support fleet manager with service bulletin compliance and implementation of corrective actions as well as follow up on pending issues defined within issue tracker. Fleet engineer must be well versed in both Solar and customer Health Safety Security and Environment management systems. Ensure compliance to the Health Safety Security and Environment requirements, best practices and provide overviews to Field Service Representatives and other personnel who will be visiting customer site.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering

- Must be able and willing to travel, relocate, and work overtime.

- High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.

- Ability to handle stress and communicate in a professional manner.

- 0-2 years related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Able to work in extreme or adverse environments. High integrity and a high level of self-confidence.

- Ability to handle stress and work in a high-pressure environment.

- Communicate in a professional manner.

- Previous Internship or related work experience with customer facing activities strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary for this role is 75,500. The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

- Annual incentive bonus plan*

- Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1

- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

- 401(k) Savings Plan including company match

- Health savings account (HSA)

- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

- Short and long-term disability coverage

- Life Insurance

- Parental leave

- Employee Assistance Programs

- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

- Career Development

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This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 11, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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