Engineer in Training

Description


This program serves as the entry point into a world-class field service organization. Field Service Engineers travel to power plants across the United States to perform maintenance and upgrades on some of the largest electrical generation machinery in the world, including gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators.

During the first year, candidates complete structured classroom and laboratory training in Orlando combined with on-the-job training at multiple customer sites nationwide. After completing the training phase, engineers supervise technicians and mechanics during maintenance outages while serving as the primary customer contact during turbine generator equipment service events. Location: Orlando, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Chattanooga, TN, Boston, MD, and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA. stipend will be provided during classroom phases (typically 6 weeks) in Orlando.

Engineers benefit from approximately four months off each year during December, January, June, and July.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Heavy maintenance experience and strong leadership ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise teams and coordinate work during large equipment maintenance outages
• Ability to travel extensively and work extended hours while deployed
• Military leadership experience highly valued, especially veterans with electrical, mechanical, or electronics maintenance backgrounds

Requirements

• Complete classroom and lab training in Orlando during the first 12 months combined with field training at multiple customer sites
• Work directly with senior field service engineers to develop skills in equipment operation, maintenance, job site safety, project management, leadership, and business systems
• Supervise technicians and mechanics during turbine generator equipment maintenance outages
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble turbines and generators
• Coordinate upgrades of mechanical and electrical systems to improve output and efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering staff on specialized testing
• Serve as the primary customer contact during outages and ensure timely and accurate repairs
• Work extended hours while deployed, typically 12-14 hours per day including weekends and holidays

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Master's degree a plus
• Military veterans with backgrounds such as Electrician's Mate, Machinist's Mate, or Industrial Electronics Technician (E6 or above)
• Experience working with power generation equipment such as turbines, generators, or large rotating machinery

Additional Information

• Training program begins July 7
• Candidate submissions are due by the end of March
• Interviews will be conducted in Orlando at the end of April with travel expenses covered
• Alternate interview dates may be available if needed
• Candidates who do not relocate to Orlando will receive a housing stipend during classroom phases in Orlando, typically lasting about six weeks