Lead Mechanical Engineer, Materials Handling Projects

Worley; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in California is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Materials Handling Group in Long Beach or Monrovia. You will lead project execution and deliverables, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with procedures.

The role focuses on innovative solutions for complex equipment, coordinating with project management and clients, and driving safety, quality, and efficiency across multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Typically, there is a minimum of 8 years of Materials Handling Engineering experience in Petroleum-Chemical and/or Mining Industries.
• 5 years in other Mechanical equipment or packaged equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Emphasis on reciprocating compressor experience, with working knowledge of API 617, 614, 670 and 671.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team and understand the broad organizational implications of the work being performed.
• Will be updating schedules and progress reports.
• May be asked to generate budgets for new work.
• Will be interfacing with Project Management and the Customers regularly.
• Will be required to develop/check specifications, data sheets, technical bids, purchase orders, resolve technical queries from vendors on various Compressor and Pump equipment, able to coordinate project requirements with other disciplines, project staff and clients.
• Will be required to maintain quality deliverables throughout the procurement of the equipment.
• Will be required to support work share activities with overseas offices on Rotating Equipment deliverables.
• Will be required to develop/support hour estimation, TIC estimates, deliverable requirements and personnel loading for the Rotating Engineering scope of the project.
• Able to support or fill in for the Mechanical lead as requested.

Skills

Materials Handling Engineering

Reciprocating compressor experience

English communication

API standards familiarity

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

API 617/614/670/671

Job description

Worley in California is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Materials Handling Group in Long Beach or Monrovia. You will lead project execution and deliverables, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with procedures.

The role focuses on innovative solutions for complex equipment, coordinating with project management and clients, and driving safety, quality, and efficiency across multidisciplinary projects.