Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering leadership from concept through commissioning, including equipment selection and system integration.
• Lead the development, review, and approval of specifications, design calculations, and drawings for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks.
• Oversee the preparation and review of specifications for all mechanical equipment within the project scope.
• Lead technical bid evaluations and provide recommendations to support vendor selection and procurement decisions.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, and technical data to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of mechanical engineering effort-hour estimates and project schedules.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and quality oversight.
• Represent the mechanical discipline in client engagements, regulatory interactions, and quality assurance activities.
• Conduct site visits and field walkdowns in operating facilities and construction environments to support project execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of overall experience on capital projects from feasibility through construction.
• 7+ years of experience in a lead role or related leadership position.
• Proven experience in the design of oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in the materials, design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards, including ASME and API.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, OneNote).
• Experience in power, battery materials, or bulk solids sectors.

About the Company

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets, solving complex problems through integrated, data-centric solutions from consulting and engineering to installation and decommissioning.