Field Engineering Program

Comprehensive Training

GE's Field Engineering Program is a comprehensive eight-month training program that prepares recent college graduates for a field service career. Through classroom, field, computer-based and hands-on training, participants combine theory and practice in tasks such as disassembling turbine generators or diagnosing elusive power system problems.

To meet the challenges of the program, you must have the following skills and characteristics:

  • Proven academic achievement
  • Technical aptitude
  • Solid business acumen
  • Hands-on problem solving skills
  • Interest in extensive international travel
  • Proven leadership ability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer and quality focus
  • Global orientation

The Field Engineering Program offers comprehensive coverage of engineering topics, business analysis, commercial relationships, cultural diversity, communications and safety and legal issues. During the program, participants improve their skills in leadership, technology, project management, customer relationship building and business processes.

Basic Engineering Technology and Power Generation Overview 6 weeks
Gas Turbine Fundamentals or Steam Turbine Fundamentals 3 weeks
Field Assignments 6-8 weeks
Gas Turbine or Steam Turbine Technology 8 weeks
Generator and Electrical Technology 4 weeks
Graduation Seminar 1 week

Small classes and low instructor-to-student ratio ensure you receive individual attention.

  • Class size: 20-24 people from around the world
  • Lab sizes: 4-6 students per laboratory session
  • Instructor-to-student ratio: Low 1-to-8 ratio of instructor to students

Upon completion of the Field Engineering Program, all participants have similar knowledge to successfully perform in a Field Engineering role.

Post-program Career Opportunities

Immediately following successful completion of the Field Engineering Program, you are assigned to a customer site where you will work closely with more experienced Field Engineers. Throughout your career, you will receive opportunities to expand your business leadership and engineering expertise in Field Engineering as well as other diverse roles within the company. Advanced training is available to proven performers who have excelled in the field and have expressed interest in specializing in a functional area.

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