Specialized Application Engineer - Nuclear

Baker Hughes

17d

About The Position

Specialized Application Engineer – Nuclear Are you experienced in application engineering and technical solution development within regulated industries such as Nuclear? Do you enjoy partnering with sales and cross‑functional teams to deliver compliant, value‑driven engineering solutions for customers? Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value. Fuel Your Passion This role is part of a high‑performing team of technical and commercial sales specialists focused on proposal development. They work closely with sales, engineering, product management, and supply chain to deliver best‑fit nuclear control valve solutions. The role owns nuclear control valve project proposals and requires a strong theoretical foundation, mastery of relevant valve technologies, and well‑developed functional expertise to translate customer requirements into technically aligned solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations across the full project lifecycle. As a Specialized Application Engineer – Nuclear, you will be responsible for: Providing technical expertise and developing technical solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) as part of the pre‑ITO (requisition) process while interfacing with the commercial team. Possessing a deep understanding of relevant markets and customer economic value that aid winning bid strategies. To include 'ITO': Conducting technical analysis of client need: definition and optimization of the products; scope (description); schedule; industrial scheme; cost, considering contract and internal policies and procedures. Calculating plant, system and equipment performance and efficiency. Documenting technical specifications & costing elements for further contract execution phases. This also includes OTR part where engineers are working on customizing the products and implementing it for specific customer needs. Developing new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations. Working together with business leadership at Senior and Executive level. Specifying needs, communicating about project approach and presenting outcomes of research done. Delivering products as part of a team. Working on cross‑functional teams. Alternatively: Leading analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods. Driving continuous improvement of the Commercial and Application Engineering team to best position our solutions based on external market requirements. Demonstrating accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. Leading the development of control valve proposals, driving configuration, timing, quality, and competitiveness to match customer critical requirements. Communicating across direct organization. Providing to control valve leadership and guidance during the deal review process to ensure that all technical risks, mitigation, and business risks acceptance levels are properly incorporated in the development of the scope, cost and proposal wording to deliver safe and profitable contracts for valve factories. To be successful in this role you will: Have Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Engineering/Technology). Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Customer Application Engineering or similar work. Have demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Have strong oral and written communication skills. Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead projects. Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability. Desired Characteristics- Have minimum 5-year experience in application engineering, industrial sales, and/or customer service. Have minimum 5-year experience in application engineering within the control valve and/or process automation industry. Have experience working in diverse, virtual teams. Have experience working with the application and administration of control valves. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities • Comprehensive private medical care options • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs • Tailored financial programs • Additional elected or voluntary benefits You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Senior Specialist - Proposals At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Requirements

• Have Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Engineering/Technology).
• Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Customer Application Engineering or similar work.
• Have demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead projects.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Nice To Haves

• Have minimum 5-year experience in application engineering, industrial sales, and/or customer service.
• Have minimum 5-year experience in application engineering within the control valve and/or process automation industry.
• Have experience working in diverse, virtual teams.
• Have experience working with the application and administration of control valves.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and developing technical solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) as part of the pre‑ITO (requisition) process while interfacing with the commercial team.
• Possessing a deep understanding of relevant markets and customer economic value that aid winning bid strategies. To include 'ITO': Conducting technical analysis of client need: definition and optimization of the products; scope (description); schedule; industrial scheme; cost, considering contract and internal policies and procedures.
• Calculating plant, system and equipment performance and efficiency.
• Documenting technical specifications & costing elements for further contract execution phases. This also includes OTR part where engineers are working on customizing the products and implementing it for specific customer needs.
• Developing new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations.
• Working together with business leadership at Senior and Executive level.
• Specifying needs, communicating about project approach and presenting outcomes of research done.
• Delivering products as part of a team.
• Working on cross‑functional teams.
• Alternatively: Leading analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods.
• Driving continuous improvement of the Commercial and Application Engineering team to best position our solutions based on external market requirements.
• Demonstrating accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives.
• Leading the development of control valve proposals, driving configuration, timing, quality, and competitiveness to match customer critical requirements.
• Communicating across direct organization.
• Providing to control valve leadership and guidance during the deal review process to ensure that all technical risks, mitigation, and business risks acceptance levels are properly incorporated in the development of the scope, cost and proposal wording to deliver safe and profitable contracts for valve factories.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
• You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
• Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
• This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees