Americas Network Engineer

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k / Thrift Plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Americas Network Engineer - Real Estate to design, deploy, and support network infrastructure across global Real Estate initiatives. You will partner with Global Real Estate teams, Local Facilities, and DT Project Managers to deliver standardized, high‑performance networks across greenfield, brownfield, and transformation projects.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end network design, BOM preparation, and lifecycle support, including upgrades, documentation, and site surveys,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ network/infrastructure experience in Real Estate or facilities projects.
• Strong fundamentals DNS, DHCP, VLANs, TCP/IP, STP, VTP.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying DT Real Estate network solutions with Global Real Estate teams.
• Prepare BOMs aligned with site layouts and standards.
• Support lifecycle maintenance and upgrades across projects.
• Ensure security and standardization of enterprise networks.
• Document configuration and support site surveys.

Skills

Network design & deployment

SD-WAN technologies

Cisco/Arista/Palo Alto hardware

LAN/WAN/WLAN

CCNA/CCNP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Palo Alto

VPN technologies

Job description

Designing and Delivering Enterprise Network Infrastructure Across Global Real Estate Projects

Enabling Scalable, Secure, and Standardized Network Deployments for Operational Excellence

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Digital Technology (DT) organization enables business growth by delivering secure, scalable, and innovative infrastructure solutions that power operations worldwide. The DT Real Estate program supports the expansion, transformation, and modernization of Baker Hughes facilities, ensuring standardized, high-performance network environments aligned with global IT strategy.

The Americas Network Engineer - Real Estate plays a critical role in designing, deploying, and supporting network infrastructure solutions across DT Real Estate projects. This role partners with Global Real Estate teams, local facilities groups, and DT Project Managers to deliver robust and standardized network environments across greenfield, brownfield, and transformation initiatives.

The position drives network infrastructure design, bill of materials preparation, and deployment execution while ensuring adherence to Baker Hughes standards. It also contributes to lifecycle management activities including upgrades, enhancements, and documentation, supporting the successful delivery of enterprise network capabilities.

As an Americas Network Engineer - Real Estate, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and deploying DT Real Estate network solutions in collaboration with Global Real Estate teams, Local Facilities, and DT Project Managers.
• Supporting technical design activities for network infrastructure across:
  • New facility builds (Greenfield)
  • Expansion of existing facilities (Brownfield)
  • Relocations, co-locations, integrations, and separations
• Delivering end-to-end network infrastructure solutions, including:
  • Local Area Networks (LAN)
  • Wireless LAN (WLAN)
  • Wide Area Networks (WAN) and SD-WAN
  • Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points
• Preparing detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) aligned with site layouts, engineering designs, and Baker Hughes infrastructure standards.
• Ensuring compliance with Baker Hughes network standards for consistent, scalable, and secure implementations.
• Executing network enhancements and infrastructure upgrades aligned with approved DT Real Estate projects.
• Maintaining accurate and complete project documentation to support delivery, audit, and turnover-to-operations (TTO) activities.
• Assisting with site surveys, installations, configuration management, and lifecycle maintenance of enterprise network environments.
• Supporting modernization and sustainment initiatives within a global enterprise network.
• Contributing to evolving DT Real Estate program deliverables as the program matures.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 4 years (48 months) of experience in network and infrastructure implementation within Real Estate or facility-based projects.
• Have strong expertise in networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, and VTP.
• Have proven experience in network design and implementation, including resilient architectures and SD-WAN technologies.
• Have hands-on experience with leading networking technologies, including Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto solutions.
• Have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, VPNs, and network protection strategies.
• Have experience in physical and logical network design based on site layouts, MEP diagrams, and infrastructure constraints across office, workshop, and manufacturing environments.
• Have experience across the full lifecycle of Real Estate projects, including planning, deployment, and post-implementation support (preferred).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Be an effective communicator, capable of translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating across global teams.
• Be highly organized and able to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Have automation and scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Perl) to optimize operational efficiency.
• Hold relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent (advanced certifications such as CCIE are advantageous).

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 flexible working patterns while balancing the importance of collaboration and on-site engagement for project delivery and stakeholder alignment.

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 must 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

Additional Information

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment.

The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

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.

Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Digital Technology Senior Specialist - Network Operations Engineering

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.