Oil and Gas Project Application Engineering Intern

Solar Turbines

San Diego, CAOn-siteFull time, Internship
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Pay
$26 to $43
an hour
Location
San Diego, CA
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time, Internship
Posted
Nov 3
1 day ago
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About the company

Solar Turbines

Oil and Gas · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.

Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

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What you'll do

  • The intern will work on challenging projects that support gas sales and associated development activities under the guidance of mentors.
  • They will apply classroom education to real-world situations while engaging in corporate training and networking events.

What you need

  • Candidates must be currently pursuing or recently graduated with a 4-year degree in Economics.
  • Preferred qualifications include previous experience in the Oil and Gas industry and proficiency in Indonesian.
  • Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Project Application EngineeringGas TurbinesProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationBusiness JudgmentTechnical JudgmentTeamworkTime ManagementIndonesian Language Proficiency

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Perks

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Housing Stipend
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plans
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Adoption Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Solar Turbines’ project application engineering intern positions are created to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in supporting gas sales, as well as associated development activities. Under the guidance of mentors, students are given a meaningful work experience while gaining exposure to the entire corporate environment. This includes training courses, networking events, and facility tours, along with a challenging project assignment to complete that enables them the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations. This Internship is a 12-16 week program. Out of classroom Internship Opportunities: Interns will get the opportunity to join a Solar Turbine employee resource group, receive mentorship, engage in special events and luncheons with peers, hear from keynote speakers and much more. These openings will allow interns to benefit in the following ways: Network with other members in the employee resource groups. Opportunities to support other departments across business units. Have a voice to share ideas on topics that matter most in a free-flowing space. Get Inspired by those around you to take needed actions in your own community. Learn how to navigate the corporate workspace and excel in future endeavors. Exciting activities and lunches to enjoy with fellow interns creating lasting memories. Minimum Qualifications: Currently in the process of obtaining or recently graduated from a 4-year degree in Economics. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience or internships in the Oil and Gas Industry Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as individually Previous Internship experience with gas turbines Problem solving skills High energy level and sense of urgency Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Indonesian Good business / technical judgment Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks Summary Pay Range: $26.00 - $43.00 Intern Hourly Rate: An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship. Intern Benefits: The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Day Housing Stipend Relocation Assistance Medical coverage Voluntary benefits Summary Pay Range: $26.00 - $43.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* 401(k) savings plans* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* Health Lifestyle Programs* Employee Assistance Program* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* Career Development* Incentive bonus* Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Posting Dates: November 3, 2026 - November 9, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

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