Lead Mechanical Engineer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

PURPOSE

The Lead Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for mechanical engineering services to Worley and its customers. This role blends deep mechanical engineering expertise with strong team leadership cross-discipline coordination and accountability for quality schedule and budget performance across assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead mechanical engineering scope on assigned projects ensuring deliverables meet Worley client and regulatory requirements.

• Own the mechanical engineering scope schedule and quality for assigned projects or project areas.

• Provide technical leadership and direction through all project phases including feasibility FEED detailed design procurement construction and commissioning.

• Define and manage mechanical scope in alignment with project execution plans and change management processes.

• Participate in project meetings design reviews constructability reviews and client engagements.

• Provide technical input to procurement activities including equipment specifications requisitions bid evaluations vendor technical evaluations and purchase order reviews.

• Identify and manage technical risks and execution challenges proposing practical cost-effective engineering solutions in collaboration with the project team.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead coordinate and mentor mechanical engineers designers and discipline specialists assigned to projects.

• Define work packages assign resources and manage workload distribution across the mechanical team including workshare where appropriate.

• Provide coaching technical oversight and performance feedback to team members to ensure high-quality delivery.

• Support the professional development of junior and intermediate mechanical engineers through mentoring and technical guidance.

• Foster a collaborative high-performance team culture focused on safety quality and delivery excellence.

Quality Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all mechanical engineering deliverables comply with Worley standards client specifications and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with project quality management systems checking procedures and document control processes.

• Promote and actively uphold Worleys safety culture and values throughout all project activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a primary mechanical engineering interface with clients project managers vendors and multidisciplinary teams.

• Support resolution of technical queries scope clarifications and interface issues between Worley and client teams.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope priorities resourcing and execution strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Excellence

• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies best practices and innovations in mechanical engineering and equipment design.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards tools workflows and execution methodologies.

• Support knowledge sharing lessons learned and technical community initiatives within Worleys Mechanical Engineering team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical & Industry Experience

• Strong technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following project types:

  • Oil & Gas (Upstream Midstream Downstream)

  • SAGD / Oilsands Facilities

  • Mining Metals & Minerals

  • Cogeneration / Gas-to-Power

  • Energy Transition / Industrial Facilities

• Proven ability to lead mechanical engineering scope on complex multidisciplinary projects.

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including rotating equipment static equipment piping interfaces materials and equipment specifications.

• Working knowledge of applicable local and international codes and standards (e.g. ASME API CSA ISO).

• Competent in MS Office Suite and relevant mechanical engineering design and calculation tools.

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality technical work within schedule and budget constraints.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams within a project delivery environment.

• Strong communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical delivery-focused decision-making.

• Previous supervisory discipline lead or technical authority experience preferred.

Education Qualifications Accreditation Training

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.

• Professional Engineer (.) designation (or eligibility / active pursuit in accordance with internal requirements).

Moving forward together

Were 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 law.

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.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

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