LEAD Field Engineer (2027) - Energy Industry

About the role

Baker Hughes offers the LEAD (Learn, Excel, Achieve, Develop) Field Engineer Development Program, a three-and-a-half-year accelerated program for recent engineering graduates wanting a career in field engineering. Participants learn alongside experienced engineers while supporting critical customer operations around the world, progressing through defined competency stages. The internal title for this role is FIELD ENG I - CEM.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in technical bootcamps, on-the-job training and competency-based development
• Run 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
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and system-level challenges
• Travel and rotate across multiple operational environments
• Take part in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations and developmental projects
• Progress through competency levels and complete a capstone project and graduation milestones

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines) obtained within the last 12 months
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent)
• Fluent written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively and work rotational schedules
• Able to work legally in the country of application without company sponsorship

Required skills

• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
• Leadership potential, learning agility and a strong safety mindset
• Interest in hands-on technical work and field operations

What we offer

• Structured technical training and field coaching
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders
• Competency-based career progression and visibility to senior leaders
• Professional and leadership development, with career pathways after graduation