System Operability Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Baker Hughes scores A on the Alion truth index.
System Operability Engineer
Do you love working with customers to design and develop product, solutions and systems?
Do you love shaping the design of technology for customers?
Join our Industrial & Energy Technology team!
Our Industrial & Energy business provides industry-leading products and services that optimize extraction, production and processing of energy. As a team with integrity, we create value with impactful decisions by effectively connecting ideas and people. We champion entrepreneurial culture to unlock full potential by bringing energy to the world.
Partner with the best
As a System Operability Engineer, you're responsible for activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems for a variety of industries, such as Oil and Gas, Fertilizer, Petrochemical and Clean Energy. These include:
- Engineering for Process simulation and optimization of Industrial Plants. This includes dynamic simulation and process calculations, establishing flow charts, implementing components like pumps, compressors, turbines, heat balance, etc.
- Getting involved in flow diagrams, operational concepts (poc), water steam/operating cycle, cooling water and/or air system, performance guarantees, material balances, equipment sizing, P&IDs, PFUPS, etc.
- Expecting to resolve problems through the application of acquired expertise based upon precedents.
- Engaging in customizing projects to client needs. Conveys technical information both to clients and to colleagues out of other functions.
- Playing supportive role in knowledge management gathering data and storing them in a system.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will need:
Requirements:
- Have a Bachelor/Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED
- Have a minimum of 2-10 additional years of experience in Process Engineering simulations and plant level understanding in Oil & Gas, Fertilizer and other Chemical engineering domains
- Simulation software expertise (UNISIM, ASPEN HYSYS)
- Have Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience with
- Centrifugal Compressors (Primary)
- Reciprocating Compressors (Good to Have)
- Gas Turbines (Good to Have)
- Electric Motor (Good to Have)
- Experience with startup, shutdown and steady state simulation of the above-mentioned products in either UNISIM or HYSYS
- A basic understanding of the mechanical aspects of compression trains (shaft design, couplings, gearboxes etc.)
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 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