Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Play an integral role in delivering complex energy chemicals and resources projects that shape the future of industry. As a senior technical leader within Worley you will provide mechanical engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle guiding critical design decisions supporting project execution and ensuring the safe reliable and efficient delivery of major capital projects. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes mentor engineering talent and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and customers on some of the industrys most challenging assignments.

Purpose of the role

The Principal Mechanical Engineer serves as a recognized technical authority responsible for the leadership design specification and delivery of mechanical systems for EPC projects. This position provides strategic technical guidance for rotating equipment pressure vessels and other major mechanical equipment while ensuring compliance with applicable codes industry standards customer requirements and Worley quality expectations.

Location

Englewood Colorado

This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week in the Englewood office. Remote work is not available.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the mechanical engineering scope for EPC projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering construction support and commissioning.
• Providing subject matter expertise for rotating equipment including pumps compressors turbines and associated mechanical systems.
• Overseeing the design specification and review of pressure vessels and other major mechanical equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with ASME API and other relevant codes standards and project requirements.
• Collaborating closely with process engineering teams to translate operating conditions into effective mechanical design solutions.
• Coordinating with piping electrical instrumentation structural and project management teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Reviewing and approving vendor drawings equipment datasheets technical bid evaluations and engineering deliverables.
• Supporting procurement activities through equipment selection technical clarifications and supplier engagement.
• Providing technical leadership mentorship and quality oversight to developing engineers and designers.
• Identifying evaluating and resolving complex mechanical challenges through practical innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Supporting construction commissioning start-up and operational readiness activities as required.
• Promoting a culture of safety operational excellence continuous improvement and technical integrity.

What youll bring to the role:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado with the ability or willingness to obtain additional state registrations.
• 15 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience within EPC consulting manufacturing industrial energy chemicals or related project-based environments.
• Extensive experience with rotating equipment pressure vessels and major mechanical equipment packages.
• Strong understanding of process conditions including pressure temperature flow materials and their influence on equipment selection and mechanical design.
• Demonstrated expertise in equipment specifications vendor package reviews technical bid evaluations and engineering deliverable development.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts and effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience providing mentorship technical guidance and engineering quality assurance.
• Strong problem-solving communication collaboration and customer engagement skills.
• Commitment to safety sustainability technical excellence and project delivery success.

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US) and eligibility to participate in the medical life dental and vision insurance plans as well as 401K plan.

Salary Range for Colorado applicants

$152690 - $210225 annually commensurate with experience qualifications and market factors.

Apply today

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead complex engineering work influence project outcomes and contribute to the delivery of innovative industrial projects we encourage you to apply. Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued your leadership makes an impact and your career can continue to grow.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

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

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.

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