Principal Mechanical Engineer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

This is an on-site position based in our Charleston, WV office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

Purpose:

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical engineering activities within the Chemicals and power business lines. This role ensures that all engineering and design work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. The successful candidate will serve as the Project Discipline Lead on various sized projects, guiding teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts as Project Discipline Lead, ensuring all deliverables meet scope, schedule, quality, and budget requirements.
• Oversee and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers to deliver safe, reliable, and technically sound designs.
• Provide mechanical engineering services that meet Worley, client, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project scope, prepare progress reports, participate in design reviews, and enforce quality checking procedures.
• Support project execution through all phases - from front-end development to detailed design and commissioning.
• Assist in procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating vendor bids, and developing purchase orders.
• Collaborate closely with clients and other engineering disciplines to resolve design challenges and align project objectives.
• Drive innovation by staying informed on new technologies, materials, and industry practices in the chemical processing sector.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior staff to develop their professional and technical capabilities.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in all design and engineering activities.

What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Significant experience in chemical processing facilities or similar industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver mechanical engineering projects from concept through detailed design.
• Strong understanding of process equipment design, materials selection, and fluid handling systems typical in chemical facilities.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills with a focus on safe, efficient, and compliant design.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and working familiarity with related disciplines.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary project teams.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within the chemical industry.

Preferred:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or eligible for registration in the State of West Virginia.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.