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 72 reviews)); "okay pay and benefits are great" ((in 55 reviews)); "Organized, good pay and reasonably fair" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great people and culture with focus on making customers successful." ((in 33 reviews)); "Work life balance can be good" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Bad managers in the club allowed to stay." ((in 19 reviews)); "Salaries are low for the region" ((in 16 reviews)); "5. Nepotism is a huge problem! everybody is related !" ((in 10 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

Mar 5, 2022

Solar CEO’s Fear Based Leadership Style Not Healthy

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees are open to providing help to each other. Demand for oil & natural gas is high and the world needs energy. Safety is prioritized and they will get you what you need in the field to be safe if you ask for it.

Cons

Politics in the San Diego offices are terrible. Upper management team does not listen to employees despite an annual “Employee Insights Survey”. The Solar CEO openly leads with fear and criticism. This results in an anxious workforce and mistrust at the upper levels of management. Employees are expected to work in the office after covid restrictions are relaxed. New minimum 3 days per week in the office. It’s clear workers want a more flexible work environment. I anticipate a drain of talent when this is implemented.

3.0

Mar 3, 2022

Lack of advancement

Deburr technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, nice people and steady work

Cons

Lack of opportunities for advancement, will hire people above you without giving you an opportunity to apply.

5.0

Mar 2, 2022

Great Company

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caterpillar is parent company - financially secure.

Cons

Caterpillar is parent company so corporate structure isn't the best.

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