Mechanical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Proven experience leading mechanical engineering scope on brownfield and greenfield projects within the oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical, power, and bulk materials sectors.
• Familiarity with various project phases (Pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Design) and the scope/deliverables required.
• Demonstrated expertise in the materials, design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Experience with applicable industry standards for a wide range of mechanical equipment (ASME, API, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with other disciplines; understand engineering sequencing and workflows; and support customer design reviews.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and sound judgment, with the ability to influence outcomes in regulated, safety-critical environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a customer-focused approach to delivery.
• 10+ years of overall experience on capital projects from feasibility through construction.
• 10+ years of applications engineering experience, and 7+ years lead role or related experience with engineering design of oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries (experience in power, battery materials, and bulk solids is a plus).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, OneNote) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Recognized bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college or University.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering leadership from concept through commissioning, including equipment selection, system integration, and overall technical direction.
• Perform responsibilities as a Principle Mechanical Engineer, supporting mechanical engineering activities on small to large capital projects under the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Manager, and/or Project Engineer.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of mechanical engineering effort-hour estimates for proposed projects.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of project schedules for mechanical activities.
• Coordinate with piping, process, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, project controls, procurement, construction, and client teams to ensure alignment with project requirements and design basis.
• Coordinate and incorporate client requirements, project standards, and company procedures into mechanical deliverables.
• Support development of mechanical engineering effort-hour estimates, scope-of-work documents, project schedules, and staffing plans for proposed and active projects.
• Monitor the schedule, ensure that project objectives are met, monitor project controls and engineering execution within the approved budget.
• Responsible for reporting on engineering, design and equipment development status to the project team and performing monthly or bi-weekly assessments of progress.
• Lead the development, review, and approval of specifications, design calculations, and drawings for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, etc.
• Oversee the preparation and review of specifications for all other mechanical equipment within the project scope.
• Ensure adherence to client and/or company specifications, governing codes and standards, and good engineering practice.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Worley’s HSE and quality expectations.
• Deliver mechanical engineering services that meet Worley, customer, and statutory requirements, aligned to project schedules and budgets.
• Contribute to studies and project execution activities, including estimates, schedules, and technical inputs.
• Lead technical bid evaluations and provide recommendations to support vendor selection and procurement decisions.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, and technical data to confirm alignment with project requirements.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout procurement and vendor document cycles to enable timely delivery.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and best practices; apply them consistently across deliverables.
• Review shop drawings and support inspections, as required, to verify conformance to specifications and quality requirements.
• Define scope of work, support planning activities, and develop RFQs (Requests for Quotation) to enable procurement.
• Identify, communicate, and support management of change to project scope.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and engineering practices to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide professional engineering sign-off (stamp) on deliverables, where required and authorized.
• Communicate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve technical clarifications and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate and support design registration submissions with applicable authorities having jurisdiction, as required.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and quality oversight with support of Subject Matter Experts.
• Represent the mechanical discipline in client engagements, regulatory interactions, and quality assurance activities.
• Lead or participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and constructability evaluations to support safe and efficient execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams across multiple Worley offices and time zones to deliver project outcomes; flexibility to support schedule demands may be required.
• Strong coordination with Worley Global Integrated Delivery (GID) counterparts to complete deliverables.
• Conduct site visits and field walkdowns in operating facilities and construction environments to support project execution; this may include short-duration land or air travel for coordination and inspections.