Lead Engineer

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?

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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

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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