Solar Turbines · 1 day ago
2026 Solutions.Platforms.Engineered. (SPE) Entry Level Rotation Program.
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$92K/yr - $118K/yr
0+ years expSolar Turbines is part of Caterpillar Inc., a global team focused on building sustainable communities. The SPE Engineer Rotation Program aims to develop the next generation of engineers through a series of challenging assignments and broad exposure across various engineering departments.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Begin building technical foundation
Provide challenging assignments
Create broad exposure to Solar Turbines
Acquire product knowledge
Develop enterprise perspective
Begin network building
Build pride and engagement
Preparation for a challenging and rewarding engineering career
Assist in product development
Software development
Hands-on shop floor experiences
Systems or Mechanical design
Interfacing with critical non-engineering roles to develop an understanding of our product life cycle and how the business runs
Align engineering organizational needs with which department they want to join for their Long-Term Assignment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Minimum overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
0-3 years of related experience
Previous internship and/or relevant work experience in an engineering field
Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, CA
Preferred
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
High energy level and sense of urgency
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good business / technical judgment
Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks
Ideal for those building foundational skills in this field, generally within the first 0–2 years of their career
Benefits
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
Company
Solar Turbines
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-15Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
B
Bryan Ross
COO
Recent News
2025-11-19
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