Lead Engineer at Baker Hughes

Bari, Apulia, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Engineering, Centrifugal Pumps, Technical Leadership, API Standards, Mechanical Design, Rotating Equipment Integration, 2D Modeling, 3D Modeling, Budget Management, Vendor Documentation, P&ID, FAT Testing, Customer Interface, English Fluency, Italian Fluency, MS Office Suite

Industry

Energy Technology

Description

Lead Project Engineer – Centrifugal Pumps Lead and coordinate project engineering activities for centrifugal pump packages Do you enjoy working acting as the primary technical interface with the customer? Partner with the best Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future Fuel your passion The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for the overall technical leadership of centrifugal pump projects, acting as the primary technical interface with the customer and ensuring on‑time, on‑budget, and fully compliant execution of all engineering activities. The role covers complete mechanical train definition, including centrifugal pumps and auxiliary equipment such as steam turbines, gearboxes, clutches, lube oil systems, and skid packages, from contract award through final documentation. As Lead Project Engineer – Centrifugal Pumps , you will be responsible for: Leading and coordinating project engineering activities for centrifugal pump packages. Acting as primary technical interface with customers, EPCs, and internal stakeholders. Defining and technically managing complete mechanical systems, including: Centrifugal pumps Steam turbines / electric motors Gearboxes, clutches, couplings Lube oil and seal systems Skid‑mounted packages Controlling and monitoring project engineering budget, scope, and technical risks. Reviewing, approving, and managing project and vendor documentation (datasheets, drawings, P&IDs, reports), Ensuring documentation quality, traceability, and alignment with contractual and customer requirements Supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing (FAT), and troubleshooting as required. Planning, monitoring, and controlling the project engineering budget, ensuring efficiency and alignment with project financial targets. Identifing opportunities for cost optimization without compromising technical integrity or compliance To be successful in this role you will: Have Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Energetic, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Have a minimum 4-5 years significant experience in a multidisciplinary assignments, in Oil & Gas environment as System Engineer, Lead Design Eng., Mechanical design engineer, preferably in centrifugal pumps sector; Having a good knowledge of API standards (API 610, 614, 682) and rotating equipment integration. Have a good knowledge of 2D and 3D modeling software and MS Office Suite. Have proven experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects. Be fluent Italian and in English. 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 the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. 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 The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Technical Support & Management, Project Engineering At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate project engineering activities for centrifugal pump packages, serving as the primary technical interface for customers and stakeholders. Manage the complete mechanical train definition, including auxiliary equipment, while controlling budgets, scope, and technical risks.