LEAD Field Engineer - 2027

Baker Hughes • Minot, ND

10d • $19 - $54

About The Position

The LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Develop) Field Engineer Development Program is a strategic, accelerated three-and-a-half-year program for recent engineering graduates pursuing a career in Field Engineering. It combines structured technical training, field experience, competency-based progression, coaching, and professional development to prepare participants for demanding operating environments in the energy industry and future technical and operational leadership opportunities.

Participants work alongside experienced engineers supporting customer operations around the world. The role includes significant domestic and international travel, rotational schedules, non-standard work hours, and extended assignments at customer locations. Successful candidates must be comfortable in unpredictable environments where safety, execution, and customer impact are paramount.

The program provides technical training and field coaching, hands-on experience in customer operations, exposure to global operations, mentorship, competency-based career progression, leadership and professional development, and career pathways after graduation. Graduates who complete all required technical, professional, and developmental milestones become eligible for advancement opportunities based on performance, business needs, and available openings.

The annual pay scale is $18.82–$54.11. The role is eligible for company-sponsored health and welfare programs, the Thrift Plan (401k), additional benefits, and potential bonuses subject to applicable plans or policies. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout employment without requiring current or future sponsorship by Baker Hughes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, in any discipline, completed within the previous 12 months.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent communication skills.
• Strong interest in hands-on technical work and field operations.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work rotational schedules.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes unpredictable environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Leadership potential, learning agility, and a strong safety mindset.
• Motivation to continuously develop technical expertise and professional capabilities.
• Authorization to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout employment without requiring Baker Hughes sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps, on-the-job training, and competency-based development.
• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments.
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain technical equipment and services.
• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
• Support customers and field crews during critical operations.
• Coordinate with operational teams, service delivery personnel, and customers to ensure successful execution of work.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges.
• Gain experience across operational environments through travel and field assignments.
• Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects.
• Progress through defined Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership.
• Complete a capstone project and required technical and professional milestones for program graduation.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs with a choice of coverage options.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Potential additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.
• Structured technical training and field coaching.
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders.
• Professional and leadership development.
• Competency-based career progression and career pathways after program graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level