Join our Team 

Our Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) team delivers industry‑leading products and services that advance the energy transition, supporting LNG, electrification, and decarbonization solutions worldwide. 

We operate through robust technology roadmaps and an efficient operating model that empowers engineers to innovate, create value, and grow professionally in a global environment. 

The Lead Electrical Engineer – Local Electrical Rooms (LER) provides technical leadership and electro-mechanical engineering expertise for modular Local Electrical Room solutions deployed across complex industrial and energy projects. 

Operating within a multidisciplinary EICE environment, the role supports both project execution and product and platform development, enabling scalable, standardized, and cost‑effective LER solutions while addressing customer‑specific requirements. 

The Lead Engineer serves as the electrical-mechanical technical authority, ensuring design quality, regulatory compliance, manufacturability, and safe execution throughout the full lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through manufacturing, testing, and site support. 

Partner with the best 

As Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for: 

• Overseeing and executing the electrical design and engineering of Local Electrical Room (LER) systems, including enclosures circuits, mechanical cable routings, HVAC integration, fire protection systems, and equipment routing and interconnections. 

• Issuing complete and accurate technical documentation, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and alignment with customer specifications. 

• Overseeing development and validation of 3D CAD models and detailed fabrication/assembly drawings. 

• Reviewing and approving electrical drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). 

• Participating actively in design reviews and internal technical meetings, promoting cross‑functional alignment. 

• Working in multidisciplinary engineering (control, electrical, e.g.) to ensure full design integration and constructability. 

• Collaborating with Procurement and suppliers to support design‑to‑cost objectives and resolve technical topics. 

• Interfacing with manufacturing and assembly teams to support fabrication, address non‑conformities, and optimize designs using Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (D4M-A) principles. 

• Supporting and overseeing electrical aspects of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), inspections, and verification activities. 

• Providing technical support during installation, commissioning, and site erection activities. 

• Identifying mechanical and integration risks (e.g. thermal management, accessibility, maintainability, structural integrity) and driving mitigation actions. 

Fuel your passion 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with solid experience in engineering and technology environments. 

• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes and materials. 

• Ability to work independently in a global, multicultural organization. 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. 

• Team‑oriented and inclusive mindset, with effective communication skills. 

• Professional English and Hungarian proficiency, written and spoken. 

• Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative and drive issue resolution. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of 3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX, Eplan or similar). 

• Knowledge of international codes and standards for the Energy industries. 

• Knowledge of control system containers (design for industrial and energy applications, including equipment integration, cabling, and HVAC control. 

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: 

• One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in our office in Florence Italy. 

 
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 

Grade : 09 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering 

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.