LEAD Field Engineer - 2027

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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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, mentoring, and professional development to prepare participants for demanding operating environments in the energy industry and future technical and operational leadership opportunities.

LEAD Field Engineers work alongside experienced engineers to develop technical expertise while supporting critical customer operations around the world. Participants progress through defined competency stages and gain experience through classroom learning, field execution, customer operations, mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects. Program completion requires a capstone project and all designated technical and professional milestones. Graduates become eligible for advancement opportunities based on performance, business needs, and available openings.

The role involves significant domestic and international travel, rotational schedules, non-standard work hours, and extended assignments at customer locations. Candidates must be comfortable working in unpredictable environments where safety, execution, and customer impact are paramount. 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.

The annual pay scale is $18.82–$54.11. The position is eligible for company-sponsored health and welfare programs, the Thrift Plan (401k), and additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable plans or policies. The Baker Hughes internal title is FIELD ENG I - CTS.

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 sponsorship by Baker Hughes, 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 through hands-on problem-solving.
• Gain experience across multiple operational environments through travel and field assignments.
• Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects.
• Progress through Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership.
• Complete a capstone project and all required technical and professional milestones for program graduation.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs, with a choice of coverage options.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

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