LEAD Field Engineer - 2027 Opportunities

As a LEAD Field Engineer, you will develop technical expertise by working alongside experienced engineers while supporting critical customer operations around the world. You will progress through defined competency stages that build capability, confidence, leadership skills, and operational readiness. Over the three-and-a-half-year program, you will:

• 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 required for program graduation
• This role includes significant domestic and international travel, rotational schedules, non-standard work hours, and extended assignments at customer locations. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in unpredictable environments where safety, execution, and customer impact are paramount.

The LEAD Program provides:

• Structured technical training and field coaching
• Hands-on experience supporting high-intensity customer operations
• Exposure to global operations and diverse working environments
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders
• Competency-based career progression
• Visibility to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Professional development, leadership development, and project experience
• Clear career pathways following program graduation
• Graduation from LEAD signifies 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.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all disciplines) within the previous 12 months
• Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent)
• Be fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate a strong interest in hands-on technical work and field operations
• Be willing to travel extensively and work rotational schedules
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes unpredictable environments
• Possess strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrate leadership potential, learning agility, and a strong safety mindset
• Be motivated to continuously develop technical expertise and professional capabilities

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD ENG I - LWD/DD