Principal Onshore Pipelines Engineer

Worley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Principal Pipeline Engineer to join our Technical Services team in Australia. The role provides senior technical leadership across the full lifecycle of onshore pipeline projects, from concept through to operations, with mentoring of junior engineers and strong client collaboration.

Based in Brisbane or Melbourne, you will shape our pipeline capability and support business development within a global energy leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Chartered status or equivalent is preferred.
• Extensive pipeline engineering experience in energy/oil & gas/hydrogen/carbon capture sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist pipeline engineering leadership across onshore projects.
• Lead feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support and operations phases.
• Ensure designs are safe, practical and compliant with AS 2885 and relevant standards.
• Provide technical assurance across route, materials, and integrity management.
• Lead reviews, risk assessments and key project deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and deliver objectives.
• Support proposals and business development while building client relationships.
• Mentor and develop pipeline engineers.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Leadership

Feasibility

FEED

Detailed design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About the job

Due to continued growth, we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Principal Pipeline Engineers to join our high-performing Technical Services team.

This is a senior technical leadership role providing subject matter expertise across the full lifecycle of onshore pipeline projects, from concept development and feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, integrity management and operational support.

In this role, you will provide strategic pipeline engineering leadership across complex multidisciplinary projects while mentoring and developing the next generation of pipeline engineers. You will work closely with customers, project managers, technical specialists and delivery teams to develop innovative, practical and safe engineering solutions that meet business and project objectives.

Based in Brisbane or Melbourne, you will also contribute to shaping our pipeline capability, supporting business development activities and driving technical excellence across the organisation.

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 today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

What you’ll do

• Provide specialist pipeline engineering expertise across major onshore pipeline and facility projects.


• Lead pipeline engineering activities across feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support and operational phases.


• Deliver safe, practical and compliant designs in accordance with AS 2885 and other relevant standards.


• Provide technical assurance across pipeline design, route selection, crossings, materials, facilities, integrity and safety management.


• Lead technical reviews, engineering verification, risk assessments and the development of key project deliverables.


• Collaborate with customers, project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver project objectives.


• Support proposals, project pursuits and business development while building strong customer relationships.


• Mentor and support the technical development of pipeline engineers.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognised institution.


• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or equivalent professional registration.


• RPEQ and/or RPEV registration, or the ability to obtain registration.


• IEPNG certification is desirable.


• Extensive pipeline engineering experience within industries such as energy, oil and gas, hydrogen, carbon capture or refining.


• Significant experience in the design and/or operation of high-pressure transmission pipelines.


• Extensive knowledge of the AS 2885 suite of standards and relevant APGA Codes of Practice.


• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex pipeline projects.


• Demonstrated experience providing technical assurance and engineering governance.


• A strong understanding of pipeline safety management, integrity management and risk-based engineering principles.


• Experience supporting clients through feasibility, concept, FEED and detailed design phases.


• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.


• A demonstrated commitment to professional development, mentoring and technical leadership.

Why you should apply

• Join a high-performing technical team working across complex and varied pipeline projects.


• Access opportunities for professional development and career growth.


• Work in an environment where new ideas and innovation are encouraged.


• Join an ASX-listed global energy leader committed to health, safety and the environment.

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.