Principal / Senior Principal Front End Systems Engineer

Senior Principal Subsea Systems Engineer - Front End Engineering

Baker Hughes is the world’s first and only Fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, BAKER HUGHES harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain. 

BAKER HUGHES helps its customers acquire, transport and refine hydrocarbons more efficiently, productively and safely, with a smaller environmental footprint and at lower cost per barrel. Backed by the digital industrial strength of Baker Hughes, the company deploys minds, machines and the cloud to break down silos and reduce waste and risk, applying breakthroughs from other industries to advance its own. 

People are a key part of our success and how we do business; hence, we invest in our 64,000+ employees in over 120 countries. Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce is not just the right thing to do, but critical to achieving a competitive advantage. 

Fuel your passion

Are you a Systems Engineer looking for interesting and inspiring projects? Are you passionate about Front End Engineering and Development Studies?

Join our Early Phase Engineering team and lead transformative studies that shape the future of energy. Drive innovation, optimize subsea developments, and help deliver sustainable solutions worldwide.

At Baker Hughes, we pioneer technologies that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Join us to shape the future of energy.

As a Senior Principal Subsea Systems Engineer , you will be operating within a multi-disciplinary team. You will be challenged to lead Front End Engineering & Development studies, where you will partner with product experts and give overarching systems-level direction and support to projects and technology development programs. In addition to providing systems guidance, conducting trade studies and leading field development activities, you will be accountable for cost, schedule, quality and HS&E performance of the studies you deliver. You may also contribute to process improvement initiatives and study hand-offs to tendering or/or project execution teams. You will be supporting the regional sales and commercial teams in interacting with Customer, providing technical expertise support during early engagement activities, leading to contract award and successful project delivery. You will have the following key responsibilities:

• Independent peer review and auditing, mentoring junior team members, identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and data-driven decision making
• Project engineering and lead role for system definition and layout from feasibility or concept definition phase to FEED
• Development of subsea system field concepts and optimization: providing leadership and expertise through consideration of full project lifecycle aspects: design, manufacturing, installation, hookup/commissioning, operability, decommissioning
• Voice of customer input to R&D product initiatives, field optimization and hardware design reviews
• Input and hand-off support to tender, detail engineering and execution phases
• Interface definition and management between Baker Hughes’ global product teams, delivery partners and towards the client
• Reporting of engineering progress, technical and interface matters in project meetings and progress reports of assigned tasks and CTRs.
• Supporting the study manager with technical interface, change control, technical variations, and general delivery of the scope.
• Ensuring the work is performed in accordance with Baker Hughes’ Quality Management Systems.
• Liaising with clients to ensure their project requirements are understood and that their needs are being met, managing technical expectations / scope boundaries and ensuring they are aware of the data input requirements to allow the study to proceed on-schedule.
• Demonstrable technical leadership experience. Provides technical leadership as required on studies, projects and other tasks assigned by line manager. Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Supports the OFSE commercial organization in identifying and pursuing opportunities related to early engagement.
• Assists in preparing study proposals as part of a proposals team or technical peer reviewer

Additional tasks may include:

• Support execution phase of projects
• Use and develop internal systems and software tools for undertaking engineering tasks leading to safe and successful delivery of jobs
• Represent Baker Hughes at external events and conferences and support internal training initiatives on systems engineering
• Seek out and promote application of new technology to enable promotion and positioning of Baker Hughes to the market

To be successful in this role you will:

• Master’s Degree or bachelor’s degree with significant industry experience (Oil & Gas operator, Subsea Equipment Manufacturer, SURF contractor or Offshore Renewables desirable but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Broad knowledge of processes, methods and procedures within project and engineering management, systems engineering and decision analysis framework (INCOSE, AACE, APM or PRINCE2 certification desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrable depth of experience in project engineering within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Proven experience in design and selection across one or more of the following: Field architecture/Flow assurance/process engineering/Subsea Production Systems/Risers, flowlines and pipelines/Control systems/Constructability and installation
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills. 
• Excellent report writing & presentation skills. 
• Fluent English Speaker
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Display confidence in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Display energy, passion & enthusiasm to drive change. 
• Availability to travel internationally for customer meetings, project needs and for short term assignments

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 have to 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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Principal, Systems, Project 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. Apply Now