Is Solar Turbines a good company to work for?

Solar Turbines has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 811 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Solar Turbines to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Solar Turbines have been left by employees working as Engineering Assistant , Project Manager and Field Service Representative .

Does Solar Turbines pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Solar Turbines employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Solar Turbines. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Solar Turbines?

74% of Solar Turbines employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Solar Turbines 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Solar Turbines?

Engineer (32) , Field Service Representative (25) , Design Engineer (19) , Manufacturing Engineer (15) , Project Manager (15) , Engineering Assistant (14) , Mechanical Engineer (14) , Intern (12) , Accountant (6) , IT Analyst (6) , Machinist (6) , Mechanical Design Engineer (6) , Principal Engineer (6) , Quality Test Technician (6) , Supply Chain Coordinator (6)

What are the pros of working at Solar Turbines according to real employee reviews?

"people here are great and integrit." ((in 71 reviews)); "okay pay and benefits are great" ((in 57 reviews)); "Organized, good pay and reasonably fair" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great Culture and coworkers with 1 year at company" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Solar Turbines according to real employee reviews?

"Bad managers in the club allowed to stay." ((in 20 reviews)); "Salaries are low for the region" ((in 15 reviews)); "5. Nepotism is a huge problem! everybody is related !" ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management was slow to backfill these positions and workers who stayed are picking up more work as a result." ((in 9 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Solar Turbines layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Solar Turbines layoffs and their outlook for job security at Solar Turbines in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Solar Turbines locations?

San Diego , Houston , DeSoto , Channelview , New York , Kearny Mesa , Mabank , Los Angeles , Lafayette , New Orleans , Salt Lake City , Kearny Mesa , Montgomery , Broken Arrow , Tulsa , Dallas , Euless , Pasadena , Midland , Odessa , West Lafayette , California City , Anaheim , Gardena , Valencia , Carlsbad , La Jolla , Lemon Grove , San Marcos , Vista

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Solar Turbines

Part of Caterpillar

Solar Turbines reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(623 total reviews)

Jim Umpleby

72% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.2

Work/Life balance

Solar Turbines has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 623 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Solar Turbines employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

623 reviews

2.0

May 2, 2017

Sheet Metal Mechanic

Sheet metal mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's stable employment...until CA decides they pollute the atmosphere too much.

Cons

The cost of living in San Diego is spiraling upward. The wage growth is nowhere near adequate and the top performers get the same raise as the bottom performers. Advancement? Maybe...if you're "in" with the right people. So many postings are just for show...that is of course if they even bother to post an opening. So many times the only notice people get they aren't being considered for a position is when you show up to find out interviews are going on. The most unprofessional internal hiring processes I have ever been exposed to.

4.0

May 1, 2017

Solar Turbines

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment that promotes team and individuals the opportunity to succeed on projects and activities. The overall organization promotes from within and grants employees the opportunity to grow and meet their goals and objectives.

Cons

Demand project due dates over project quality.

5.0

Apr 28, 2017

Very complete place to work.

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great bennefits. Lot of available training. Exelent dinning room, gym available, nice and tasty restaurants near San Diego's downtown, right in front of the harbor, what else could you ask?

Cons

Some people are very difficult to work with. Lot of unnecessary proud. And ussualy those people are in charge of a very important area.

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Jobs at Solar Turbines

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