Piping Designer Level I

Worley; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Piping Designer Level I to provide piping engineering services within the engineering team. The role emphasizes technical delivery, coordination with project stakeholders, and compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.

You will participate in meetings, support procurement, construction and commissioning activities, and potentially lead project workstreams.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and practical engineering skills delivering quality, timely work.
• A sound knowledge of piping engineering fundamentals and related disciplines.
• Familiarity with local and international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with piping design software and related tools.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• 1–3 years’ experience in piping design, with petrochemical/refining exposure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver piping engineering services on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and, if required, supervise piping engineering project requirements.
• Participate in meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.
• Ensure project scope is clear and changes comply with change management processes.
• Provide assistance during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Act as piping engineering Lead on specific projects when required.
• Supervise team members and promote workshare where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Piping design experience

Petrochemical/refining exposure

On-site / refinery experience

Oil & Gas industry experience

Team supervision

Education

Engineering/postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Piping design software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Piping Designer Level I (LON03FI)

Company : Worley

Primary Location

USA-CA-Long Beach

Job

Piping

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 19, 2026

Reporting Manager Title

Senior Specialist Mechanical Engineering

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.

Purpose

You will provide piping engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the piping engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver piping engineering services that meet Worley', its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and if required supervise piping engineering project requirements.
• Perform piping engineering services such as:
  • participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures;
  • ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes;
  • provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations and write purchase orders.
• If required, act as the piping engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
  • ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in piping engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the piping engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the piping engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of piping engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent use of piping engineering specific software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Substantial technical land practical experience in piping engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in piping design.
• At least 1 to 3 years in petrochemical and refining with project design, execution, construction.
• On-site and/or in-refinery experience.
• Refinery experience.
• Oil and Gas experience.

Additional information

• This role is in California.
• Hourly Range $31.07-$45.69 commensurate with experience and level of position.

Los Angeles

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Preferred

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering, management, project management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent.

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.