LEAD: Field Eng I Opportunities

About the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program

Baker Hughes is offering opportunities for Field Engineer I positions in 2027 through its LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Develop) Field Engineer Development Program. This is a full-time, accelerated three-and-a-half-year program designed for recent engineering graduates with 0-1 years of experience who are pursuing a career in Field Engineering. The program combines structured technical training, field experience, and professional development to prepare participants for demanding operating environments within the energy industry.

Role Overview

As a LEAD Field Engineer, individuals will develop technical expertise by working with experienced engineers and supporting critical customer operations globally. The program involves progressing through defined competency stages to build capability, confidence, leadership skills, and operational readiness. This role combines classroom learning, field execution, mentoring, and real-world customer operations to accelerate readiness for future technical and operational leadership opportunities.

Key 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.
• Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges.
• Gain experience across multiple 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 all required technical and professional milestones for program graduation.

Program Benefits and Career Progression

The LEAD Program provides structured technical training, field coaching, and hands-on experience supporting high-intensity customer operations. Participants gain exposure to global operations and diverse working environments, along with mentorship from experienced technical leaders. The program offers competency-based career progression, visibility to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and professional and leadership development. Upon successful completion of all required technical, professional, and developmental milestones, graduates become eligible for advancement opportunities across the organization based on performance, business needs, and available openings.

Work Environment and Requirements

This role involves significant domestic and international travel, rotational schedules, non-standard work hours, and extended assignments at customer locations. Candidates must be prepared to work in unpredictable environments where safety, execution, and customer impact are paramount. The position requires collaboration within teams and a focus on solving technical problems in the field with customers.