Principal Electrical Engineer

Worley; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley, based in the United States, is looking for an Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and supervision within its electrical engineering team. The role includes delivering engineering services that meet project specifications while managing project requirements and timelines.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have relevant experience. They are expected to have strong technical skills and a willingness to mentor junior team members. Join Worley to contribute to innovative solutions in energy and resources.

Qualifications

• 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in project leadership roles.
• Competent use of electrical engineering specific software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering services on time and within budget.
• Manage electrical engineering project requirements and supervise tasks.
• Assist junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Technical report writing

Use of MS Office Suite

Knowledge of engineering standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical engineering software

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.