Global Field Engineer Trainee – Hands-On Ops & Travel

Baker Hughes; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare programs

401k / Thrift Plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes invites graduates to join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program in the United States. This three-and-a-half-year path blends technical training with field exposure to prepare future field engineers for demanding customer operations.

You will advance through competency stages, receive mentoring, and gain international experience while tackling real-world energy projects. Strong teamwork, problem solving, and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work rotating schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, learning agility, and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps and on-the-job training.
• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers.
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment and services.
• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• 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 levels based on capability, performance, and safety leadership.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strong communication skills

Willing to travel

Leadership potential

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Baker Hughes invites graduates to join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program in the United States. This three-and-a-half-year path blends technical training with field exposure to prepare future field engineers for demanding customer operations.

You will advance through competency stages, receive mentoring, and gain international experience while tackling real-world energy projects. Strong teamwork, problem solving, and safety mindset are essential.