Field Service Electrical Engineer

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer will perform commissioning, installation, repair, maintenance and upgrades of large rotating electrical machines and their associated control equipment at customer sites across the United States and internationally. Responsibilities include electrical testing, upgrading control systems, interpreting technical drawings, and participating in on‑site technical meetings while adhering to strict health‑and‑safety procedures. • Commission high‑voltage generators, motors, synchronous condensers, power‑management and protection systems at customer sites. • Perform installation, repair, maintenance and upgrades of rotating electrical machines and control equipment. • Conduct electrical testing (e.g., polarization index, insulation resistance, Ductor) on high‑ and low‑voltage equipment in the field. • Upgrade AVR, PMS, synchronizers, protection relays and related control elements. • Manage site‑level project tasks and deliver training on BRUSH products to clients and colleagues. • Interpret technical drawings, specifications and attend on‑site technical meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸commissioning
• ▸installation
• ▸electrical testing
• ▸control upgrades
• ▸project management
• ▸product training

What You Bring

Field Service Electrical Engineer (Remote in Houston) – Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced field service engineer to deliver top‑class service to its customers. The role is part of the IET team that advances energy technology, focusing on electromechanical equipment such as generators, condensers, motors and power‑management systems. Candidates must hold a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a recognized electrical craft apprenticeship, complemented by solid field experience. A deep understanding of power generation and distribution for industrial equipment is required, along with knowledge of networking protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet, IEC 61850 and fiber optics. Applicants should be self‑reliant, resourceful problem‑solvers with strong commercial awareness. • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or recognized electrical craft apprenticeship with field experience. • Strong knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution systems for industrial equipment. • Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet, IEC 61850 and fiber optics. • Ability to work independently, solve problems and exercise commercial awareness. • Experience representing the company at customer sites and complying with health‑and‑safety procedures for HV/MV work. • Willingness to travel 75‑85 % of the time, domestically and internationally, on short notice.

Requirements

• ▸electrical engineering
• ▸power generation
• ▸modbus
• ▸iec61850
• ▸fiber optics
• ▸commercial awareness

Benefits

The position involves extensive travel—approximately 75 % to 85 % of the time—both domestically and abroad, often on short notice. Flexible working patterns are offered, allowing remote work from a home office within the Houston region and adaptable hours to support work‑life balance. A comprehensive benefits package includes flexible work arrangements, private medical care, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Thrift Plan, tailored financial programs, education assistance, generous parental leave, mental‑health resources, dependent‑care support and a range of voluntary benefits. These offerings aim to support employee well‑being and reward contributions to the company's mission. • Flexible working hours and remote work from Houston region. • Comprehensive private medical care and health‑wellness programs. • Life insurance, disability coverage and 401(k) Thrift Plan. • Tailored financial, education assistance and parental‑leave programs. • Mental‑health resources, dependent‑care support and additional voluntary benefits.

Work Environment

Field