Principal Mechanical Engineer

Worley•Long Beach, CA

20d•$146,187 - $214,980•Onsite

About The Position

Worley is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer for its Monrovia or Long Beach, California office. The role is described as working within the Materials Handling Engineering Group and providing technical and leadership support across multidisciplinary projects. The engineer will lead project execution and discipline deliverables, follow company and client procedures, improve work processes, develop solutions to engineering challenges, and oversee and mentor engineers. The posting’s detailed duties focus on rotating equipment, including compressors and pumps, and supporting safe, efficient, high-quality project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Typically at least 8 years of Materials Handling Engineering experience in the petroleum-chemical and/or mining industries.
Five years of experience with other mechanical equipment or packaged equipment.
Thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices, and accepted office procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Reciprocating compressor experience, with working knowledge of API 617, 614, 670, and 671.
Ability to travel to vendor facilities if required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of API, ANSI, NEMA, and ASTM specifications.
At least 15 years in petrochemical and refining, including project design, execution, and construction.
On-site and/or in-refinery experience.
Oil and gas experience.
Additional experience in the power industry, carbon capture, or Arctic environments.

Responsibilities

Work within a multidisciplinary team and understand the broader organizational implications of the work.
Update schedules and progress reports.
Generate budgets for new work when requested.
Interface regularly with Project Management and customers.
Develop and check specifications, data sheets, technical bids, and purchase orders for compressor and pump equipment.
Resolve technical queries from equipment vendors.
Coordinate project requirements with other disciplines, project staff, and clients.
Maintain the quality of deliverables throughout equipment procurement.
Support work-share activities with overseas offices on rotating-equipment deliverables.
Develop or support hour estimates, TIC estimates, deliverable requirements, and personnel loading for the rotating engineering project scope.
Support or fill in for the Mechanical Lead when requested.
Lead project execution and discipline deliverables, develop technical solutions, support continuous improvement, and oversee and mentor engineers.