Principal Electrical Engineer

Worley; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Charlotte, NC, seeks an Electrical Engineer to deliver engineering services and oversee project compliance with specifications. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in project leadership.

The role entails managing project requirements, assisting junior staff, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Worley emphasizes a values-inspired culture, supporting diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Relevant discipline experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposals.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work consistently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering services on time and within budget.
• Supervise project requirements and manage team tasks.
• Resolve discrepancies between project requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Project leadership

Technical and practical engineering skills

Use of electrical engineering software

Knowledge of local and international standards

Education

4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 specialise 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 electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the electrical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and, if required, supervise electrical engineering project requirements.
• Perform electrical 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 electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
  • Outline project requirements, actively promote workshare where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
  • 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 electrical engineering.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team, if required.
• Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customers.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions and ask for assistance when required.

What You Will Bring – Technical and Industry Experience

• Relevant discipline experience.
• Experience working in a project leadership role.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• 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 electrical 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 electrical engineering specific software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Substantial technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry, including experience working in multidisciplinary projects and teams.

Required – Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. 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. We are 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.